How long did your first DIY Renovation Take?

[Alex Nelson]

Hi guys,

I'm in the middle of my first project ever and it's taking considerably longer than I expected. I am learning a ton from doing almost everything myself, but it's taking me months longer than I expected to do my project. I'm renovating a full duplex. I've already completely renovated one side and am halfway through the second side now.It's taken me close to 5 months now and I'm still working. (i know this is much longer than most people's renovation time line, but this is my first house to ever work on so it's a slow process)

I was just curious, how long did your first DIY renovations take? Also give details like how big was your project, what did you plan for and what did it actually take. what would you have done differently?

thanks! I look forward to hearing how everyone elses projects go!