Another minor one is proximity to the tracks. Trains are loud, even at 1/4 mile away.
I live a 1/2 mile away, and it's my number one complaint where I live. I used to live a mile from the tracks, and I could still hear it, but I wasn't distracted by it as much as I am now. If I end up moving, 1 mile would be the absolute minimum distance that I would require, but I'm really hoping I can get at least 2 miles from the tracks. Of course, I wouldn't want to be near an airport, either. A friend of mine lives near one, and I remember we had to stop talking for a while as a jet took off because it was so loud. I didn't ask him how much that happens.
Someone else complained about too much DIY work. That can be a good thing - people showing pride in their home, taking care of it. As long as the quality of the workmanship is good, and it can be better than what some professionals do.