With the average home prices in the Greater Toronto Area exceeding more than $1 million over the past 12-plus months, high cost of living and borrowing costs starting to come down, but still high, it is no wonder homeowners want to reduce their expenses wherever possible. This is why the concept of a ‘do-it-yourself’ renovation might sound appealing — but going with the cheapest quote may not be the best option. When it comes to tackling a renovation project you get what you pay for and often it is best left to a professional rather than trying to do the work yourself.