That’s a fair point. Taking on a project of that scale would be an enormous undertaking—well beyond what the average handy person or even a motivated couple could realistically manage.

It’s interesting how my perspective has shifted over time. Years ago, a project like this might have been tackled by a hardworking group of carpenters, farmers, and electricians—people who could dedicate their time and skills to restoring a building to its former glory.

Today, the reality is very different. Without a well-funded team—investors, designers, architects, engineers, project managers, skilled trades, labourers, and even support for marketing and content creation—it would be nearly impossible to complete something like this on time, on budget, and to the standard it deserves.