If you are thinking of building a gazebo at home, you can begin your own research on the internet. You can also quite easily find many free gazebo plans online and in your local library. Blueprints are also available which often cost from $8 to $200. If you are not an experienced builder, you may want to avoid the more expensive gazebo blueprints, because they are commonly actual architectural blueprints. Most experienced home improvement enthusiasts can make do with the less expensive plans.