Purchased framing material, plywood, trim, doors w/casing, etc. 

Typically I find that the trim can be cleaned and does not need painting.

It's just too hard to keep up with things... especially parts like hardware and fixtures that get bought, partially used, stored, then finish installed (like mixers/trim kits)After banging our heads against the wall of material tracking with the big box places for a long, long time... we finally said 'no more' and sought alternative sources.

I actually did it myself and saved about 4 or 5K.There are three ways to make something lead free:Remove the surfaceCover the surfaceReplace the surfaceExamplesIf your old boiler has lead paint (and you plan to upgrade to central air) --> remove the boilerIf your basement I-beam (structural support) has lead paint --> cover the I-beam with drywall If your base trim board has lead paint --> replace the trim Ideally you want your house to be LEAD FREE CERTIFIED.

My initial rough estimates - 8 total Units (2 per floor) Work Item Quantity Unit per Level # Levels Unit Cost Total Exterior Painting 238 sq. ft. 50 2.25 $26,775.00 Exterior masonry repairs 1 sq. ft. 1 25000 $25,000.00 New Roof 2500 sq. ft. 1 8 $20,000.00 Structural Stabilization 1 1 50000 $50,000.00 Flooring 10000 sq. ft. 1 9 $90,000.00 Demolition 1 sq. ft. 1 1 $150,000.00 Drywall 7500 sq. ft. 4 1.75 $52,500.00 Kitchens 1 Each 8 25000 $200,000.00 Bathrooms 1.5 Each 8 15000 $180,000.00 Doors and Trim 10000 sq. ft. 1 15 $150,000.00 Plumbing 1 1 60000 $60,000.00 HVAC 1 1 75000 $75,000.00 Electric 1 1 80000 $80,000.00 Interior Painting 1 1 50000 $50,000.00 $1,209,275.00

It's architecturally stimulating with beautiful window trim and crown molding under the soffit.- The neighborhood is a mix.

. - bring in roofing contractor- bring in plumbing contractor- bring in well contractor or city water price them both out- bring in tree trimming contractor- bring on general contractor for interior updates - get insurance coverage somehow while work is being done, a tree falling on a neighbor is a large concern.- id probably want two bids from most of themIt's possible and would be fun to do, just don't think any equity or value would be left.

As far as house repairs, I have done basic window and door moulding/trim, light plumbing and electrical, nothing too extensive.

I had an addition built onto my house this spring, GC'd it myself as well as did some of the work (insulation, HVAC, finish trim work, painting, all electrical, soffit & siding) and my site was prepped and I still spent over $100/sf.

Modern Gray looks really nice against medium or dark wood trim, cabinetry and flooring.