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Inspired by decades of lovingly cultivated gardens, this home renovation brought harmony between house and landscape. From Zen-inspired design and golden ratio proportions to a koi pond, treetop deck, and Craftsman details, see how “remodeling from the roots” transformed a simple ranch into a living sanctuary.

Thanksgiving is the holiday that centers around the home. No fuss with presents, no explosion of fireworks, simply gathering in the dining room to share a meal prepared in mom’s kitchen. Not surprisingly, many folks see their home with new eyes as they prepare for family and company to visit during the holiday season. This can often lead to dreams of updating the hall bath, adding a mother-in-law suite, or even buying a new home with the intention of remodeling.

Shelter is listed as one of the fundamental needs in the pyramid of needs hierarchy by Abraham Maslow.

I have been grateful for the opportunity to continue to work. And I am grateful for a slower pace of life in the evenings. My social activities and civic commitments have slowed dramatically, and my relationships to my church family has been limited to phone calls, YouTube videos and Zoom meetings. But, what I personally have been most grateful for during this time of adjustment and loss, is my new found time for reflection.