There is probably no one that doesn't know we have been building, our dream home for the last year. We acted as the general contractor which basically saved us enough money to build a home that we could never have afforded to buy outright. People told us that it was going to be about the hardest thing we have ever done and they were pretty much right on the money. The year was hell and I am sure it took a few years off my life. Was it worth it, absolutely. I would recommend that everyone do it. These days with house prices so high, how else can you get the house you want at a price you can afford. The house still isn't 100% done. We are in it but there is a list a mile long of things I need to finish. The list is getting shorter but slowly.