If you place it wrong or build it wrong many mistakes like these can not be fixed and you will have wasted a lot of effort.
* If you are in the mood to build something that will have permanence and will benefit you in the long-run, and will allow you to store items you find securely then consider first building a [[large cart]]. Large carts can hold a lot of stuff, can be dragged around and relocated, can be securely locked if you make a [[gate locklarge padlock]] for it (don’t forget to do this), and you will eventually want one anyway so will be useful for the rest of the game. Think of them like a mobile home. [[Small carts]] do not provide these security advantages so be aware if you build one of these.
* Next get your [[carpentry]] to level 8 minimum before you even think about building. Carpentry level 8 will allow you to build a 2x1 size house. Too many people rush at carpentry 5 to build a house and end with a 1x1 shack that is just too small to be useful. If you need to raise carpentry try building the large cart first and/or build wood items like a [[clay shaper]], and improve them. You can even wait longer and get to carpentry 12 to make a 2x2 house.