Remodeling

We built this house in 1968 and have done a lot of finishing, maintenance, and repairs in the past 39 years but have never actually remodeled anything. (I consider remodling to be tearing out the original and rebuilding.) There are some spots in the house that are vintage 60s--such as the paneling in the living room and ceramic tile on the bathroom walls.
I have been wanting to do something about the paneling for years but nothing ever happened. Leroy just says, "It was good for 39 years, what's wrong with it now?" That's just the point! The paneling has taken a beating in the raising of six children. Finally, we compromised. I decided the paneling in the entrance and front hall is really the most beat up. If we get rid of that much I can live with it in the living room.
After doing the drywalling at the cabin, Leroy said he is not going to tackle doing it in our house. So we got High Builders lined up to do the work. In order to save a little on the cost, we tore off the paneling and plaster board that was behind it so the project is ready for drywall on Monday morning. It is making a dirty mess in the house but I predict it will be a great improvement when it is finished and that he will like it in the end--although he is still grousing that it isn't necessary.
Here is a BEFORE picture. I'll post an AFTER picture when it is finished and then you can cast your votes whether you think it is an improvement or not.