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Laminate isn't difficult to install but you might want to buy an extra box or two. You'll burn extra boards while you get the cut offsets figured out. Maybe start in a big closet so you learn all the seam/transition issues early, and in a room that doesn't get sunlight. (hides your lessons)
I've seen plenty of too-wide or too-narrow edges, and transitions between rooms that needed work, but the only screw-ups you can't hide are from hammering the boards together mercilessly. The joints buckle into little compression ridges and the seams become obvious. OTOH, it's easy to pull and correct loose joints.
I'd say do it. If you hate it by room #2 (which is about when you figure out what's up) you can turn the job over to a contractor. They're used to it.
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