I think it may be possible to divert the water coming down the gabled roof plane before it hits the flat section. Is there any where to put a collector box and downspout on either edge of the flat portion? Be aware that what I'm thinking of could only be executed in metal in my area. If you're in a less frost-prone locale, then it may not involve replacing the gable shingles with metal. As for the drainage in the courtyard, you may have to dig in a box drain around the perimeter, or at least on the low side in front of the patio doors. The gravel roof problem falls in the domain of those professionals who do hot-mopped asphalt roofs. Casey

As for the door manufacturer...I know that they've been painted at least twice since they were installed 20 years ago. I don't see any markings anywhere on either of the 2 doors. Note sure how to determine who the manufacturer is??

i like the sherbet colors. You might look at hardware.....how do you open and close the cabinets and drawers? " wonderful" means different things to different people. efficient/ big/ small/ cozy modern/ sleek/ crafty/ vintage.......ALL these descriptions might fit wonderful so what is wonderful to you?

There are so many interesting and well-known spots near us in DC, but we like the the less traveled spots. We love Rock Creek Park where you can get away from the hustle bustle and not feel that you are in a city at all-if you go in May/June, the mountain laurels will be blooming and they are quite spectacular, but earlier you can also see the Virginia Bluebells, wild phlox, wild geranium, etc. and then the native azaleas. Hiking the C&O canal out to Great Falls is fun and if it has rained recently, the falls are incredibly powerful. On a hot summer day, the National Building Museum is a surprising and completely delightful spot for relief from the heat, and usually quite empty. For one of the best views of the city, go across the Memorial Bridge to the Netherlands Carillon and the Iwo Jima memorial which are just outside Arlington National Cemetery. Look back across the river. You will see the Lincoln, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol lined up in a row. Spectacular spot for a photo, especially at night.