This article follows my previous articles on the decisions and considerations surrounding the building of one’s own house, starting with the benefits of building your own house, where to build and what type of house to build.
Building one’s own house also has a bearing on the social facet of life, both to the owner as well as to the others surrounding them. This is because such construction is done amidst others, either already built or to be built later. A house is definitely one of the pointers of one’s social status and as such, you would most likely want to paint the true picture of yourself. This will avoid instances of misjudgment. Not because it will make any meaningful difference to the reality, but because your little daughter may be labeled ‘The girl from the shack’ by her pals in school, a thing that you might not really stomach comfortably!
It also plays the same on the other side. You don’t want to look imposing to your neighbors by putting up a giant structure amidst their diminutive houses. You will not only provide them with a landmark for their directions around the village, but it will also make you uncomfortable when you walk around the area market with everyone staring and commenting behind your back. You will also become an obvious target for criminals, who will want to share in your hard-earned possessions. It is always best to be where you fit best. Where you belong so you don’t become a black (or white) sheep!
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