I think homemade boards are great if you don't plan to go anywhere. I had one, covered it in blue plaid, and it was awesome at holding pedals. Moving it, however, was awful. Heavy, no handles, no case or any kind of protection for the pedals.
I've since picked up a CNB case from Rondo, and while it's a cheapo, it gets the job done. Nice looking cases, relatively light, relatively sturdy, etc. Most importantly, however, is the fact that you can carry it like a suitcase and throw/sit/position it however you like when you move gear.
The Rondo cases are quite affordable, do the boards angle up at all, or are they flat?