Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video — Pole Barn Build on a Budget | Step 1: Planning, Posts & Headers — we kick off the first step of this DIY pole barn build! Watch as we carefully plan the layout, install the 6x6 posts, and secure the headers for this budget-friendly build. With the help of MBC Construction, we ensure everything is perfectly square, level, and ready for the next phases.
I'll walk you through the process of marking the layout, using diagonal measurements for accuracy, and setting the posts in concrete for a solid foundation. Plus, I share my Google SketchUp plans and explain why this build is designed for durability and functionality. Whether you're planning your own pole barn, garage, or workshop, this series will take you through the entire process step by step.
💰 Costs so far:
Gravel: $350
Lumber: $3,100
Labor: $2,500
Misc: $50
Total: $6,000
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🔴 Products:
🔸 Pole Barn Plans → etsy.com/listing/1901079333/diy-pole-barn-plans-28x32-budget
📝 DIY Plans: homeprohero.etsy.com
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⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Why Build a Pole Barn
01:04 Permitting and Budget Overview
01:29 Planning and Layout with SketchUp
02:51 Setting Battens and Squaring the Layout
03:14 Drilling Post Holes with a Backhoe
03:45 Adding Concrete and Gravel for Stability
04:50 Marking Post Centers and Placement
05:47 Installing Corner Posts
06:50 Ensuring Posts are Plumb and Aligned
08:41 Installing Center Posts
09:17 Marking Header Heights
09:44 Installing Headers and Bracing
11:11 Cost Breakdown and Wrap-Up
#polebarnbuild #polebarnplanning #diybarn #6x6posts #barnfoundation #polebarn #barnbuild #diygarage #budgetbuild #homeprohero
In this video — Pole Barn Build on a Budget | Step 1: Planning, Posts & Headers — we kick off the first step of this DIY pole barn build! Watch as we carefully plan the layout, install the 6x6 posts, and secure the headers for this budget-friendly build. With the help of MBC Construction, we ensure everything is perfectly square, level, and ready for the next phases.
I'll walk you through the process of marking the layout, using diagonal measurements for accuracy, and setting the posts in concrete for a solid foundation. Plus, I share my Google SketchUp plans and explain why this build is designed for durability and functionality. Whether you're planning your own pole barn, garage, or workshop, this series will take you through the entire process step by step.
💰 Costs so far:
Gravel: $350
Lumber: $3,100
Labor: $2,500
Misc: $50
Total: $6,000
🔵 Tools:
🔹 Huepar Rotary Laser → amzn.to/4u4GPXu
🔹 Tape → amzn.to/4jQIEBK
🔹 300 Ft Tape → amzn.to/4wcwme8
🔹 String → amzn.to/4tSHQ4W
🔹 Huepar 4 Ft Laser Level → amzn.to/4ubWHrD
🔹 Sledgehammer → amzn.to/4mpSddv
🔹 Pencil → amzn.to/4qTNzWs
🔹 Marker Paint → amzn.to/4dqomyP
🔹 Hammer → amzn.to/4sz436P
🔹 Circular Saw → amzn.to/467AzUf
🔹 Compact → amzn.to/4su333S
🔹 Speed Square → amzn.to/4vx1h4L
🔴 Products:
🔸 Pole Barn Plans → etsy.com/listing/1901079333/diy-pole-barn-plans-28x32-budget
📝 DIY Plans: homeprohero.etsy.com
FOLLOW ME 📸
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/homeprohero
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@UCmPc7lvTIm-J9GmvQku5wAw
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/homeprohero
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@homepro.hero
🛒 Etsy: etsy.com/shop/HomeProHero
🌐 Website: homeprohero.net
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Why Build a Pole Barn
01:04 Permitting and Budget Overview
01:29 Planning and Layout with SketchUp
02:51 Setting Battens and Squaring the Layout
03:14 Drilling Post Holes with a Backhoe
03:45 Adding Concrete and Gravel for Stability
04:50 Marking Post Centers and Placement
05:47 Installing Corner Posts
06:50 Ensuring Posts are Plumb and Aligned
08:41 Installing Center Posts
09:17 Marking Header Heights
09:44 Installing Headers and Bracing
11:11 Cost Breakdown and Wrap-Up
#polebarnbuild #polebarnplanning #diybarn #6x6posts #barnfoundation #polebarn #barnbuild #diygarage #budgetbuild #homeprohero
