Is it Time to Remodel, or Refresh?

A beautiful kitchen with plenty of light

Does this sound like your kitchen? The appliances are old, the countertops are stained and the floor is worn through in spots. Sounds like it's time to remodel! A great first question to ask yourself is; do we need to remodel, or just "refresh?" Determining your needs, budget and style can help answer that question.

Needs. Does your current kitchen work the way you need it to? Is there enough storage, and is it convenient? How about counter space and prep areas? How is the traffic flow? Do doors open out into the walkway, or are you constantly walking around the island to get from one appliance to another? What about lighting, seating and display areas?

Construction - Plan Twice, Dig Once

CONSTRUCTION
Before you begin construction, ask yourself what you want from your pond. Will it be purely decorative, or filled with plants and fish? Our Design Thoughts article can help guide you through these early steps. Once you have determined the purpose, shape, depth and location of your new pond, your installer can start digging. Well, almost…

In the Garden - Decorative Screens

We tend to think of using screens for privacy, or to block an unattractive view, and they certainly work well for that. As we saw at Molbak's Garden & Home recently, screens can also be used to create a fantastic focal point in the garden.