We have lived on our house for 14 years. It has needed "work" all of those 14 years. Well, about 3 weeks ago we decided to bite the bullet and get that work done. It has been a mess, but I have gotten a "new" house out of it. We had new siding put up, new windows, and they are working on the hardwood throughout as I type. We won't be putting in granite counter tops though. I am thinking about Corian, but that will be awhile. I will be re-painting every room in my house starting this weekend. I can already feel the pain coming on. I have done this once before and I swore I would never do it again. Well, I have learned you never say never. I am attaching before and after pictures. What do you think? I will post inside pictures after everything is done.

Before and after pictures below. I think you can tell which are which.