Something tells me that slave labor gets good pay and food.
No pay - but we did shout pizza and beer for the other slaves. Slaves don't work well if underfed.
With the right equipments and budget it must be fun to transform one's house.
It is, but the money is very tight for us, considering what we are attempting.
It appears to me that working with wood must be easier/faster
It can be the opposite in many cases, as there is a lot to consider, especially when it comes to wet spaces. The other issue is that nothing is standard in the old houses, everything takes more effort to fit.
With enough money, anything is possible though.