I find some symbolism in renovating a house. There are so many things in need of repair - but luckily enough the house is still barely livable. Then I just have to decide that which things I'm going to fix. The smaller room has been waiting for inner wall panelling for years - I know someday I will do it, and I can live with the current situation just ignoring the slight inconvenience caused by the lack of panelling. Then, I still have a problem with the chimney - I made it through the last winter but I know that I can't just ignore the fracture in the chimney, I'd better fix during this summer.

It is more or less the same with mental / emotional problems. Some problems can safely be ignored and they can be balanced out with some positive craziness. And some problems are bit more risky, and call for renovation =)

Ah, and yes - if I ever get my house mostly renovated, I know it won't be a "typical modern house" - my house is and sure will be a crazy and cosy cabin in the woods =)