Haha, must bear in mind it is a long process to go, and need to be careful when dealing with different contractors, as u go on, u'll get more experiences as well as who is the real good ones.

Im currently at painting stage, sooner later 1 week after then will proceed for final stage =D painful but no doubt, fruitful experience especially for me a newbie in renovation field, tho it takes me more than 5 months d... >.<

GOod luck and have a joyful process =)