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Greenhouse FAQs: Real Answers from a Couple Who've Made All the Mistakes So You Don't Have To  After helping our third neighbor assemble their greenhouse (and finally figuring out where that mysterious extra bolt goes), my wife and I have fielded enough questions to write a book. Instead, here's a FAQ that addresses the most common head-scratchers we've encountered.   Is it cheaper to build or buy a greenhouse? Having crunched the numbers both ways (and accidentally bought enough extra materials to build a small shed), here's the truth: Building from scratch can save you about 30-40% IF you: Already own the right tools Have decent DIY skills Value your time at $0/hour Don't mind multiple hardware store runs 👉 Otherwise, a kit is your friend. Trust me, your marriage will thank you.   What are the 5 disadvantages of a greenhouse? Let me be real with you: Temperature management becomes your new hobby (my wife now has more weather apps than social media) Constant m...