Hello.
I'm on my third year of renovating my whole house which included building new walls, closets, gutting the kitchen, bathroom, etc. Anyway, this thread is dedicated to all those who are considering the same.
Things you learn with a first time DIY whole house reno:
1) What the hell was I thinking?
2) It will probably cost twice as much as you thought.
3) It will probably take twice as long as you thought.
4) It's not "just paint". There is indeed different qualities of paint.
6) They get ya on all the little stuff. For example, flooring is reasonably priced, but it's an eye opener to see the price of matched stair nosing, transition strips, etc.
7) Two coats of "Rapture Red" will suffice if you like the patchy look. It took me four coats to get an even finish.
8) Learn to make dust your friend.
Much more to come...join in