The renovation of our Edwardian cottage took around five years in total. This sounds like a long time - and it also felt like a long time! The reason why it took so long was that we did most of the work on a DIY basis, taking it from a dilapidated and cramped property to a bright and spacious home suitable for our young family.
Our budget was tight so wherever we could we shopped around for the best possible prices on both products and any labor we had to call in. That said, there were certain features and items that we were comfortable spending more on.
