Our house could use plenty of improvements! I do not vacuum as often as I should (I vow to do that today instead of spending so much time here). It has the original (was built in the 70s) kitchen cabinets, etc. My sweet dog is getting old and threw up three times yesterday on the carpet! I would love to ditch the carpet because it cannot be cleaned well in these situations. But it is functional and paid off. Many people in this world would love to have a paid off house even if it isn't that fancy. Glass half full--not empty....