Its really not hard to do. If you can change the exhaust and have the confidence to try the CV joint you can do this. Its really not rocket science as much people make it out to be. Clarks-Garage makes it seem indepth because its a very detailed writeup.
First timer changing the belts, i would say 8 hours or so.
You are probably about an hour and 15-30 minutes from me. Id rather do it at your place. Dont want your car stuck at mine ...