I originally posted here, but was able to finally get access to my old account so will start anew to keep things organized. Weather was decent finally this weekend so got some lumber and started the build-up. This was my first woodworking project ever, and I needed to get a few tools so frequent trips to HD happened. Below is a photographic timeline of sorts of the build phase and where I am currently. Structurally it's sound as heck. Definitely used more screws than I had planned on. Got carried away I think. Took twice as long to build with all the predrilling to do as a result.