Do it yourself

OK I have been quiet for a few days, been working on the new (old) mobile home I just purchased. You can't believe what a mess I have got myself into! My honey says let's just discount it and sell it but I say no way! I like the way it is set up, the size and where it is, so I'm keepin it. Ok there are lots of holes in the floors and will have to have plywood put down to cover, that doesn't scare me, the garden tub has fallen through the floor in the master bath and has holes in it, no problem the ceilings are bowed and falling the master bedroom and hall where the water cooler leaked "lots". Had the roof checked out it seems to be sound. Ok and so what if it reeks of cat urine and there was 2 inches of hair in the window slides to vacuum out I can clean it. The problem is (a wise investment it is not) I am told I can sell it for 14 to 18 thousand when it is fixed up but I will have that much in it I am sure. My "Honey" John is putting on the pressure for me to cut a few corners by leaving the sawdust cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, and even using the old appliances, I just hate the thought of this..... I have remodeled and redone many homes and the ones I have been pressured into cutting corners like not really getting the counter top I liked or choosing a counter top instead of tile when I really wanted tile. Little things like this I find makes me feel never really satisfied with the end result and dreaming of the kitchen I really wanted in the first place (were talking maybe 4000.00) in price difference give or take a few dollars.) This is going to be my home alone, the place where my grandsons can ride there bikes to visit in a few years, it is 1/4 mile down the street from there home. I have Lupus and my health is not getting better so I am not sure of what the future may be like for me. I have the money now and I may not later to do it again, I want a nice patio and awning put on another 3000.00 but it would be very nice. Do I go for the gusto or save the money and always wonder what it would have looked like later. Your thoughts would be welcome I need help with this decision besides the pressure I am getting from my boyfriend. I admit he is a good investor and has done well with his money but lives like a miser and we never go anywhere seems all we do is work. We have been together 3 years and I am not sure this is how I want the balance of my life to be I will be 50 next July I think I am ready to have my home the way I want it. Am I being selfish and unwise? My new neighbor suggested that I have a drop in stove put in to give more counter space too he has a fit.... were talking a 14 X 66 mobile any counter top space you can get is useful. She says she now wishes she had done it instead of a free standing range. I personally think it is a great idea and appreciate her input. I am sorry this is so long but I read all the mail and thought some of you could truly help me with this decision, unbiased and all. I guess I just think what good is money if you don't enjoy your life a little. Were not talking fancy here were talking do it yourself, home depot kitchen cabinets installed. and new appliances in the kitchen. Also I am trying to decide whether to sheetrock the walls to cover the paneling or just texture over it and paint. What do you think? Terry