Dee, I like your idea of putting all the small tools in a five gallon bucket and bringing it with you. I think I am going to try my version of that with a two wheeler and a small beach umbrella. I like bringing shade with me and having a two wheeler to move something if I need it. I also have a way of using the 5 gallon bucket as a work surface while sitting on a riding seat. I had fun putting the whole thing together too. Had lots of places to put things like my water bottle, etc. I did that two summers ago and I forget what happened that I didn't last year. I could move into one of those sheds tomorrow too Dee. Might make a nice get away, right in the backyard. Bring out a cooler and a comfortable chair, a few gardening magazines...make a day of it. :-) Linda, the umbrella is a nice idea when you have to use a space that is too sunny and it helps when it rains to keep things dry if you haven't got any cover. I also made a decision to try using the garage for one season and clear out an area that would be the same size as a small shed and see how it works before I commit to having a shed. sooey, you sound pretty organized to me! pm2

Hmmmm. My air tub is something I used almost every night! I love it, use it and never get tired of it. I find it quite easy with regard to maintenance as well (I also like bath oils to add to it which can leave a film on it). The nice thing is once I'm out, All I do is turn the hand held sprayer (at the edge of the tub deck) and using the hot water I quickly spray the perimeter of the tub for no more than 2 or 3 minutes and its spotless. It's always looks brand new - maybe because I use it every day or because I just run the hot sprayer over it as soon as I get out. It also has an automatic cleaner that blows the air "lines" clear so there is no water sitting around anywhere. It's an oceania 72" deep air tub. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

I personally think the Grohe K4 looks better with the handle turned to the front. The plumber switched the hot/cold at my request. I like it facing forward because if my hands are dirty, I can turn on the faucet with my pinkie. Logically, "cold" is usually left, and "hot" is right. My grandson is the only person to comment on the blue/red lines being incorrect. We plan to use very fine sandpaper and eliminate the lines, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Soap dispenser location: I would suggest taking your bowl or pot, or whatever you might use to wash dishes in, and holding it in the sink under the "location" of the dispenser. (We used 'mock-up' toilet paper rolls to show position of faucet and dispensers)

I'm also interested in this. I currently have an Orca and frequently use the right grid for drying dishes. I'm considering an Orca 2 for our new kitchen but hesitant since it doesn't have the right side grid. I like the drying dishes lower in the sink, especially since the new sink will be in an island. Anyone with experience with Orca 2? (Seriously considering Kohler Prolific but it doesn't come with a bottom sink grid. Can I find an after market for it?)