My advise to the first time builder is this: pretend you are playing a game of chess. Always look ahead several moves. You don't want to build yourself into a corner. Read and re-read the instructions several times. Sometimes, even a good kit will have mistakes in the instructions. Or sometimes they might say "now drill two holes in the last part you installed" or something impractical. Its up to you to find these!! Make your own notes in the margins as you read the instructions to remind you of things. Soon, you will be like the rest of us. You will have so many tools and tricks up your sleeve that you can build yourself into an elevator shaft and still get out!! And there is always a way out . So, don't get discouraged if that happens. Just try to avoid it!!