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What Andrew said. Definitely fine for a DIY-er. You can get an inexpensive mitre box. I got one similar to this when we redid our kitchen: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Stanley-Adj...th-Saw/1208303 . They make a cheaper all plastic one that's about $15, but I figured this one might be more durable.
I'm not a super handy person with all the tools and a woodworking shop in the garage, but I thought it was pretty doable even for a novice like me.
I would get a nail set as well. It will help you sink nail below surface without marring wood with hammer marks. You then fill the depression with putty.
This is not hard and you can do it with only a modest investment in tools but you should have some of these tools anyway. You need a hammer, a drill with a fine bit, a simple miter box, a fine toothed saw, some small finishing nails (maybe 1 1/2"), a tube of Painter's Caulk, and a caulk gun. If you pre-drill the holes in the 1/4 round, it will make nailing a lot easier and accurate. The holes should be slightly smaller than the finish nail. The painter's caulk is to fill any gaps between the 1/4 round and baseboard.
It sounds like you have practically no experience in this kind of work so you should spend time watching videos on YouTube to find some good techniques for measuring and cutting.
As AndrewCarnegie said it's not difficult task if you have right tools and some skill.
Due to lack of time, i got a flooring guy do it for me, I provided the material, an it took him about 3 hours to finish it, so this was cost effective than going with the flooring company as their labor charges was way high. I did have an idea that it wouldn't cost that high so it worked out well.
As AndrewCarnegie said it's not difficult task if you have right tools and some skill.
Due to lack of time, i got a flooring guy do it for me, I provided the material, an it took him about 3 hours to finish it, so this was cost effective than going with the flooring company as their labor charges was way high. I did have an idea that it wouldn't cost that high so it worked out well.
Yes, flooring company offered, but charge was ridiculous, so decided to get it done myself. found that material costs anywhere .5$/sqft, so looking for someone who can install it, noticed that it needs a nail gun and grout fill etc. but doesn't seem like lot of labor.
First I would question anyone who would try to sell you quarter-round by the square foot.
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