According to an article on [Angi](https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-building-barn-or-playhouse-cost.htm), the cost of building a barn can range from $15 to $200 per square foot. The cost varies based on the material, construction type, and use case. You might spend as little as $20 per square foot for a small prefab barn or as much as $150 per square foot for a custom timber barn. Thus, we represent the average barn cost per square foot as a range: $20 to $150 per square foot.
Here are some steps you can follow to build a barn by yourself for under $3,000 according to [MorningChores](https://morningchores.com/how-to-build-a-barn/):
1. How to Save From the Start
2. Grade the Land
3. Add Initial Posts
4. Brace Yourself
5. Add Temporary Indoor Bracing
6. Brace the Roof
7. Time for the Walls
8. Hang from the Rafters
