I am posting some updated photos of just some things that we have done, both big and small.
This is my new $9.99 light fixture over my sink. When lit, it gives the room as creepy warm glow...

Daytime:

Nighttime:

We also ripped out the downstairs bathroom, to a point:

"Poo Hole":

I got to rip out the cabinet while Phil bought a new toilet:

New Toilet:
New Sink:

New Light Fixture: