I built my dream house 6 years ago. There are already 6 things I wish I’d done differently.

In 2020, I began building my first home on land owned by my family.

I carefully selected a house plan online that fit within the lot’s boundaries, and my father worked with contractors and friends to bring it to life.

Throughout the process, I had a lot of decisions to make, from wall colors to the kitchen layout.

I wanted this to be my dream home, but it was also important to me to build a legacy, since the house is on property owned by my family.

It’s set across the street from my grandmother’s house, which my late grandfather built, and I want my own home to be passed on to relatives someday.

Since I moved in just over five years ago, though, I’ve noticed the details I might have added or changed if I’d thought more about them back then.

My place is still my own version of a Barbie Dreamhouse, but here are a few things I wish I’d done differently: