It can drag on for months and months if you don't know what you're doing. It's also important to consider your skill level.
[header] How to determine if you can do a home remodel yourself [title] Consider the scope. [step] If the project is small, such as re-tiling a closet, that's probably something you can handle on your own. However, massive remodeling projects, such as completely renovating a kitchen, may be more difficult for you to handle.