It's a mistake everyone makes. You plan out this great big scheme, and it all ends up falling apart. Grand plans are grand and all, but they have a tendency to fall apart. They're too complex.
Playing poker at home gives you the opportunity to try and feel like you're a Wild West outlaw without having to worry about the consequences of boisterous and possibly offensive behavior. Another advantage playing at home with friends presents is the ability to modify the game as you play, fixing it in a manner of speaking.