Spring 2007

Our spring issue focuses on a potpourri of inside and outside remodeling ideas. These include landscaping, installing a backyard trellis, no fear, no-cost decorating, and remodeling by tearing a house down to the foundation and starting there. This issue also features combining small spaces to create larger, more functional layouts.

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Feature Article:And The Walls Came Tumbling Down

The Craigs bought a 5,800 square foot house, tore it down, and built a new house with the same footprint as the old one. Their decision proved fortunate when they discovered rot and water damage in the old walls. They made decisions as the renovation progressed – a process they called "decisions as built”.

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Table of Contents - Spring 2007 Issue

Page 6. Redesign: No Fear – No Cost Decorating
From ordinary to extraordinary in one day! Redesign uses what you already own to create that "pulled together" look.

Page 10. Countertop of Choice
Smart choices bring this kitchen remodel in on time for the holidays.

Page 16. Good Planning = No 'Glitches'
Start with a floor bowing under the weight of unsupported walls and finish with an open, light and dramatic living space.

Page 22. The Walls Came Tumbling Down
The Craigs decided to keep the footprint and let almost everything else go, saving money and achieving spectacular results.

Page 30. Thoroughbred Landscaping
A statue of a horse pawing the water sits atop a waterfall – and that's only the beginning of this gorgeous landscaping project.

Page 35. Expanded Convenience
Stunning before and after photos illustrate how small spaces can be combined to create a larger and more functional layout.

Page 40. Bake Central
One person can bake while another cooks without either one bumping into the other.

Page 44. The Generous Trellis
A serendipitous delay allows this pergola to provide privacy and add character all the while cooling a west-facing patio.