This is the first custom built reptile enclosure iv ever made, its not the best but its a great step by step DIY for young beginners. It was cheap and it works. Total cost of supplies was around 20$-30$.
Supplies:
Circular saw
Staple gun
Drill
Screws
Wooden boards (2x8)
Sheet of partical board
Metal screen
Hinges
Door lock
Hot glue gun
Step #1: (cutting the boards and placing them together)
These are 16inx12inx10in boards placed together for the basic frame.
Step #2: (Drilling the frame together)
I used 2in screws with pre-drilled holes (you dont want to crack the boards since these ones are fairly skinny)
Step #3: (Building the door and placing it)
I used the smallest hinges i could find and placed a lock on the side of the door.
Step #4: (Putting up the walls)
These boards are cheap inexpensive partical board
Step #5: (Screening the front door)
I used your common screen you can find on any screen doors, a huge roll is very cheap. I used a heavy duty staple gun to hold the screen in place, i also coated the edges with a hot glue gun to avoid any damage that could be caused to the reptile from rubbing up against it.
Step #6: (Screening the top)
The same measurements were took from step 5
Ok this isnt the prettiest enclosure but it works and anyone can build it. I still have to work on the inside, im going to place peel and stick linoleum on the floor and sides, i may even mount a light on the inside.
Enjoy!