Know your limits!

I'm currently working on my basement that I'd like to turn into a home theater by the end of the year.

A project is a project and my Debbie Travis's renovations can't be too far away from an ITIL implementation.

In both cases you have 3 different approaches: DIY (Do It Yourself), hire a designer but implement yourself, outsource the whole project.

Usually, the size of the project, budget and when you need the project to be completed, are driving the decision. But the most important key factor remains...

... your skills set.

So know you limits, don't overestimate your availability, know what you are not good at, and get some help.

If your budget is limited and doesn't allow external resources, descope your ITIL project. Do less but do it right, ITIL's Deeming wheel will help you setting up the future milestones.