I just moved into a new remodel in Dec. with a 30" GE Profile Induction cooktop and the GE Advantium 120 Oven stacked above the GE Convection oven. I couldn't be happier with my choices. I LOVE the induction for its: 1.)speed 2.)responsiveness (when I have a full boil going and turn it down to a simmer - it stops boiling immediately - my friends with gas are amazed) 3.)ease of cleaning (nothing burns on it, because the top is only as hot as from the heat that came from the pan) I LOVE my Advantium as it performs as a microwave, convection oven and a warming drawer. I've used all three often and just love it. The convection oven function bakes beautifully (muffins, cinnamon rolls, pizza, cookies, etc.) and is quicker to heat up and less heat in the kitchen. And the warming function is great,too. I've left a slice of pizza in there for my teen for 25 minutes, it was perfect! At Christmas I was able to do the turkey in the oven and the green bean casserole and sweet potatoes both in the Advantium on the stacking tray at the same time - worked great! So, all in all I'm very please with my selection and I think you will find pretty good reviews on these items as well. Good Luck!

Read the appliance forum as well as this one - and I would advise you to shop at local independent dealers, NOT at home improvement centers or chain stores. You are more likely to get honest opinions from the small businesses who have a stake in your repeat business and word-of-mouth than from some salesperson who is touting the brand/item with this week's highest commission. And believe me - there are incentive lists that come out every week. Read the reviews on epinions, read applianceadvisor.com and ask, ask, ask. In the end, you'll narrow it down: it took me a year and I ended up with nothing I started out wanting, except for the KitchenAid dw - which was based only on my past experience with KA and my daughter's good experience with hers for the last 3 years.

Hi jeff, I don't see anything wrong with what you plan. The only suggestion I have is to use crushed limestone instead of sand. Give it a good tamping down, a mist of water and tamp again...it makes for a very solid base whereas sand, because of rainfalls, can leatch into the soil and eventually you will get dips. Sand also tends to sift through the smallest places when really dry.

Beautiful. You might consider an awning over your patio door. https://www.ebay.com/itm/40-x-80-Door-Window-Canopy-Patio-Awning-DIY-Overhead-Door-Clear-Decorator-/192387040987 Especially like the materials you used for the steps and landing/patio as well as including the fountain/bird bath but do take care not to decorate to the point of adding clutter your space. Potted plants flanking your door could add a welcome vibe. You might add other plants and/or wind chimes with posts that can be mobile: a wide holiday tree stand can also hold a4"x4"x6' post for hanging brackets and solar lights to be put where you want them when you want them. Since you have multiple sections in the southern sun, you might consider which one you could add the shade of a pergola over it (or gazebo by it) without blocking the sunlight to the other sections (likely the western most area) and decide if a small pergola or gazebo would suit your plans for the use of the patio. While cushions could be stored out of the sun when not in use, as you choose your furnishings, so please remember that the southern sun will bleach/fade the color fabrics and even furnishings such as wicker whereas your black metal furnishings could easily be repainted as needed so you can avoid making decisions you might well regret. Even if you prefer new furnishings for your summer use of your patio, your metal furnishings could be repainted and set in another, perhaps shady, area of your yard with their legs on individual pavers with their tops at ground level. Your view from your patio will matter so consider what you can do to improve any areas you might prefer looked better even if it is only adding a green hedge visual around the edges of your yard. Pick shrubs that will look good year round. If you are in Zone 7, consider Aucuba or Camellia or the type of Abelia bushes that keep their leaves year round and provide color and/or blooms. Looking forward to your after pics.