Refurbishing the nation should be a collective effort \u2013 not the work of a single man with an unmatched taste for the gaudy<\/p>\n
Who doesn\u2019t love a good home renovation project? Something to take your mind off the humdrum details of life. A fresh start. A dream made reality. I recently repainted my French doors from teal to aquamarine. I felt like a new man, albeit one with all the same problems. Just with a new door color.<\/p>\n
The average homeowner will always find something to change, tweak or revise \u2013 even in the most beautiful property. Don\u2019t like your kitchen sink? Rip it out. Not a fan of subway tiles? Scrap them. Have you ever considered the sublime serenity of a rainfall shower on your body in the morning? All of these amenities can be yours for the price of materials, labor and the psychic distress of a bunch of burly middle-aged men traipsing around your house with large, thick boots. A small price to pay for a bit of temporary contentment.<\/p>\n
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