Ur right thanks. Waiting on e- mail from one now :)

Try and finish one room. It will really motivate you. I had a similar issue with an old house, everything half done. I finally buckled down and finished one room all the way, and momentum made the rest easier.

Same here. Purchased 100 year old house 4 years ago and tore everything down to the studs. We completed 75% in the first 3 months before we moved in. Since then we've done a pitiful amount. :/

As Joseph said, time to get a loan and call in a contractor. Which I'm doing. But in my area it's incredibly hard to find one. They are all very busy, I've literately called over two dozen. Only got 3 to come out and look, and only 1 to actually give me numbers. Very frustrating.

From a management point of view: Prioritize the rooms - which you need finished the most - first, second, etc. Then assign a difficulty to each room - kitchen/bath the highest difficulty, then rest. If you are DIY, then go with the highest priority room with the least difficulty. Make a plan - sit in the room and itemize each individual task. Many tasks will be by trade: electrical / sheet rock / carpenter. Then work off that list.

Multiple undone rooms cause stress. The best way to work is one room at a time until it's complete, then move on to the next.

Make an exhaustive laundry list of all the tasks left in each room. Then pick the room with the least work left and knock things out. That will give you some momentum and a psychic boost. Then pick the next-least-item room and get it done.

Hire some of the tasks out if you want, to get things done more quickly. I love how fast things get done when other people are doing them. :-)

We did our 100+ house one room at a time. It is the only way that I can maintain my sanity. I cannot stand messes and need to have these messes contained in one area. After 10 years, we still have work to be done in the laundry area and the master bedroom needs updating, but the rest of the rooms are finished. We started taking actual vacations, as opposed to staycations, last year. I highly recommend making lists and finishing rooms one at a time - and vacations!

Wow, agree that you need at least one room finished. I vote kitchen, unless it would be easy to get the bedrooms done first. We are about two years in and I'm sick of it despite having a great kitchen that is complete and many other rooms done. We are doing are first two bathrooms in the next month, but we've hired a GC for that. I think it really helps to have a finished space to hang out in that looks good.

I hear you, Sophie. That sounds really frustrating! Hiring out to finish one roomcould really boost your spirits.

My house is the same - not a single room complete. We've only been here for 7 months, but it's been challenging. DIYing for now but eventually will hire out.

Our priority is the living and dining room (they are connected). We just got a second wind and started working on it again 2 weeks ago. It's getting closer! And it feels great.

We have a rule - can't start another room until the LR/DR are complete. It's hard! But worth it.

I can't wait to get our couch and rug and chairs in (they are in the shed ;), and have our dining table out of the cramped kitchen and into a bigger space. That's what keeps me going.

Lack of focus attributes to this.

Make a list of tasks and knock them off one at a time is the best strategy.

A lot of people get excited about renos and do the demo then don't know how to fix it. Should have a plan before demo.

Or they start doing one thing, don't finish, and start doing something else and you end up with unfinished items all over.

Hire someone.

My heart goes out to you. My last house felt like the work would never end and it really took a toll on our family life for several years. I entirely understand how renovations can lead to immense stress and depression. Would it help if you shared your progress here? "Blog" about it through the forums and let us cheer you on! After years and years of reading these forums (though rarely posting until recently), I continue to be amazed at how enthusiastic and supportive people are here. PPs above have given excellent advice for how to get started (whether DIY or with a contractor). Make posting photos and detailing your progress here part of the experience. Lots of people have been in your shoes and survived, or would love to have such a project but never will get the opportunity, we will follow along and keep you motivated!

Wow. that really encouraged me thank u.