Yes, as Kim notes, get that foundation absolutely and totally PLUMB, and every part of your BC will go together perfectly, with no need for the least adjustments. We spent months on the foundation under mine, but the end result was worth it and when it finally came time to erect the frame, my husband and our 2 sons had my 12 X 16 Cross Country up in just under 5 hours. The only parts he pre-assembled before they came for the "put-it-up" day, were the vents. The polycarb panels were installed, sealed and the cover stips secured over the course of the next several weeks. However, they also fit perfectly. The time it took to finish was really due to a pair of old hearts amd muscles that couldn't go very long without stopping to rest, than any difficulity in getting everything in place. Also yes- set ceiling fans under roof vents and they will outperform intake vents and exhaust fans- silently. I'm so glad I have my ceiling fans because the racket of the wall mounted exhaust fan gives me headaches and even on very hot days, when it does aid the total exhaust/cooling effort, I often turn it off while I'm working in the GH, just for some peace and quiet. But your taller ceiling will also provide a GH naturally cooler in high summer and given proper insulation, it's a lot easier to keep a GH warm in the coldest winter than it is to cool it in summer, so also agree that you made a very good decision.

Wow, this comes as a surprise to me. I didn't realize they were having any troubles. Very sad, as they were a reputable company. I have to say, though, regarding the message on their site - is it even legal not to provide at least a refund for a gift certificate? Am I reading that correctly? Seems to me when you buy a gift certificate there is a promise of future product/material, and if they can't come through with that, they should at least refund the money. I wonder if they are filing for bankruptcy, or just closing the business. Replacement plants, and maybe even refunds for plants, they may be able to get out of, but the gift certificate thing to me leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Glad I didn't buy any this year as gifts! That being said, sorry to see them close. Dee

I wasn't happy when I got my March 2009 issue (in Feb) and found out that Country Homes was discontinued and I would be getting Better Homes & Gardens. Here it is June and I haven't seen any issues of BHG. I e-mailed them- they couldn't answer my e-mail (?) so I called them today (6/15). I was told I would get my first issue in OCTOBER! That is 7 months after my last issue of Country Home. Their "customer service" rep told it is was because they didn't have enough magazines yet for all the Country Home subscribers. And then she told me they were extending my subcription until 10/10- two months after my Country Homes subcription would have expired. How is that extending my subcription when you give me 2 extra months but I have to wait 7 months to get the 1st issue. I told them NO THANKS-even though it wasn't a big amount of money I told them send it back and keep your magazine,

I played a game and put 4 sets in the basket. Showed they do have them, but are backordered 2 weeks. I'd try ordering and see if it will go through.