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<blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 226218" data-attributes="member: 3373"><p>DIY can be very satisfying and fun if you have and take the time. If you want it done quicker, hire a contractor. If you only have a few hours a day to work you will find that getting set up and taking down each day with cleaning severely cuts into your work time. </p><p></p><p>One caveat: If you've picked up a hammer but have very little experience swinging it at a nail you may (and more importantly, your wife) may not be happy in the end. Even DIYers like it to look professionally done when finished. </p><p></p><p>Moving walls is fairly simple provided they are not weight-bearing and not a lot of wiring or heating also has to be moved. Actually, hanging sheetrock is heavy work but not all that difficult. Not usually a 1-man job if using 12' and especially the ceiling where you will want to use 5/8". Note: always use 5/8' if the span is over 16" to prevent waves. Even finishing sheetrock isn't rocket science. Professionals will do it a lot quicker and less sanding will be needed but with practice and patience it can be done.</p><p></p><p>DIY or hire it done really depends on what you already know about some building. You won't save any money on materials, only the labor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Retired Educator, post: 226218, member: 3373"] DIY can be very satisfying and fun if you have and take the time. If you want it done quicker, hire a contractor. If you only have a few hours a day to work you will find that getting set up and taking down each day with cleaning severely cuts into your work time. One caveat: If you've picked up a hammer but have very little experience swinging it at a nail you may (and more importantly, your wife) may not be happy in the end. Even DIYers like it to look professionally done when finished. Moving walls is fairly simple provided they are not weight-bearing and not a lot of wiring or heating also has to be moved. Actually, hanging sheetrock is heavy work but not all that difficult. Not usually a 1-man job if using 12' and especially the ceiling where you will want to use 5/8". Note: always use 5/8' if the span is over 16" to prevent waves. Even finishing sheetrock isn't rocket science. Professionals will do it a lot quicker and less sanding will be needed but with practice and patience it can be done. DIY or hire it done really depends on what you already know about some building. You won't save any money on materials, only the labor. [/QUOTE]
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