"I felt like a new man, albeit one with all the same problems. Just with a new door color. The average homeowner will always find something to change, tweak or revise even in the most beautiful property. Don't 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?"
"Significant portions of the East Wing of the White House were ripped out recently, to make way for a ballroom structure. The plan is reportedly to demolish the whole wing by this weekend. The president has claimed he will be paying for some of it personally. Hopefully he'll also pay for any cost overruns or delays. As of Wednesday, it had not technically even been approved for construction."
A homeowner repainted French doors from teal to aquamarine and experienced temporary renewed satisfaction. Homeowners often pursue renovations to change sinks, tiles, or add features like rainfall showers, accepting material, labor, and disruption costs. Large-scale demolition at the White House occurred when significant portions of the East Wing were ripped out to make way for a ballroom, with reports the entire wing will be demolished by the weekend. The president reportedly offered to pay some costs personally. Plans were filed with the National Capital Planning Commission, though construction had not been formally approved, prompting public concern about altering a historic structure.
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