Do you build your own house or do you download from gallery?

I enjoy building so I usually build my own. I did download lots when I first started playing, but found them unplayable due to all the items using move objects on. I was surprised when I downloaded a house I liked and found my sim couldn't walk through the yard due to overuse of plants everywhere. I use MOO for landscaping in small areas to get more plants in, being careful not to use taller ones in front of posts. I love some clutter in my homes but find many have too much clutter. @SheriSim57, like you I enjoy building real homes I have lived in, have been in, or have researched. It is so much fun to have sims live in houses you know!