Even if everything Ditto says is true regarding the cost of the remodel, he could have used the time and resources to do a remodel for a paying customer to get more income to provide security for his family, and lessen the taxpayer burden. In fact, the cheaper he was able to do it the worse it is that he didn’t do it for profit.
The kitchen is an extravagence no matter which way you slice it. Don’t fold on this point.
extravagence = extravagance
Can we please get automatic spell checking? I don't like misspelled words and I don't like correction posts. It's a conundrum.