It is cheaper to build a cement house than wood?
Cement is not going to be cheaper. You will still have to put some kind of insulation (concrete will not be able to provide adequate insulation on it own) and then interior walls and finishes. Concrete itself is not cheaper as a material than wood, plus finding the skilled people to build complete walls and floors from concrete might be a challenge (depending on where you live). If that is not enough, think about laying electric and plumbing through the concrete. Trust me, they invented the stick-built (wooden frame) houses exactly for the reason of the lower construction costs, among other reasons.
Cement no, But cement block is cheaper but it ugly.
The inexperienced woodworker and the very experienced person will be able to do these projects without any difficulty OKorder Each and every one of the thousands woodworking plans and projects which are available are so well written so that even if you've never tried Woodworking before, or if you have 2 left hands, you would find woodworking a breeze
No a concrete or concrete block building structure is significantly more costly to erect than a frame structure. Depending on where it is located, the concrete building may be more cost-efficient in the longer term due to its greater resistance to termites, wind and fire. It may also be less costly to maintain external finish. Still, there are lots of fine 100 year old frame homes around the country.
My late mother's name was Kathryn, Katie to family, so close enough, you can do no wrong. I would choose wood - pressure treated - as not only reasonably priced, but DIY-able, compared to the very serious labor that all big concrete work typically involves. And once you have a few tons of concrete sitting there, it tends to stay there, forever. Wood? Change your mind a few years later and change it as you see fit. Note that a porch and a roof for it are related, but not necessarily the same project. Think of a deck, then a roof for it. From personal experience, fool around with size, even if you just plop a lawn chair out there, then drop a length of rope or garden hose around you and think, OK, how 'bout that? Tends to reflect your personality - if frugal, you may get a little smallish, say 6x8 feet? Or a little grand - so say 20x30 feet? Enjoy the planning, half the fun.
