It still doesn't get easier. There are constant conflicts for your attention when you're at home. I have a separate office, but pretend all I want, I'm still at home. It's just so convenient; sure I can here for the cable guy, Mailman needs a signature, etc. etc. Family is very supportive but that also comes up against my guilty part when the little woman is determined to move the furniture while I'm "at work" ::arrghh:: . In the past 20 years I've also remodeled and moved my office within the house 3 times. If you have an option, choose the most remote room/space in the house to work out of. The last thing you want to be is in the "mix". One thing that I don't believe anyone mentioned yet is your utility costs.. don't underestimate this. Prior to my home office I went to work for someone else every day; I shut off the lights, turned down the heat, I even got to take my daily dump in their septic system. Being home means more lights on, using the stove at lunch, keeping the heat up, etc. My electric bill went up by at least 50%. Yes, you can manage it, but either it's too tough & time consuming or I'm too lazy. The best advice you've received so far is that of scheduling.. if you don't manage your time you'll end up feeling like you are working constantly.. and so will your family.

using Comcast in CT.. OpenDNS.org for DNS service.. works flawlessly. Perhaps OP is the subject of a conspiracy targeting only him.