Have any of you ever noticed how, when you visit a friend's home, you can see all of the things that need work (but it isn't mentioned because that kind of thing doesn't need to be mentioned, unless they bring it up) but the similar kinds of projects at your house are invisible to you. Until you are expecting guests who don't know you and your clutter, when it all becomes painfully obvious, and it is equally obvious that there isn't time to clear it all out?

Just an observation. :)