Hmmmm, you're right....looks like they're getting ready to come out with a 2003 version and most of the download sites have already removed the 2000 version. PC World still has it available, with a Note: "Vendor no longer supports this program." So if you don't want to wait on 2003, you could get it there. Here is a link that might be useful: PC World

Does anyone know of some easy to use software that will allow me to see what some changes to our exterior will look like before we make those changes? Currently our house has board-and-batten siding. We plan to cover it with stucco and use some synthetic stone trim. I've been debating the amount and placement of that trim. I think it could be simply stunning -- or overdone and gaudy. If I could scan in a photograph of the different facades of the house and out the new siding on them I would be in a better position to decide. So, does such software exist? Is it easy to learn how to use? Rosefolly

People curse it, but I choose to plug stuff into the IKEA planner. The NKBA has a similar free planner that I think has a kitchen version. I've only used it for bathrooms a few times. when I was planning my own house I loved using graph paper, automatic pencil, a good eraser and a straight edge. My husband thinks sketch up is fun (I DON'T) so I'd draw things up on graph paper and he'd plug it all in to sketchup for me.

@Debbi Washburn thank you so much for answering my question about centering the table. It will have all the same flooring etc, as there will be a coffee station on the wall opposite the exterior door that takes up most of the wall with sink, bar fridge, etc. for poolside convenience as well. We have a huge patio out back and the door is the main entrance to our backyard so we need to keep a nice aisle etc. from back door to rest of house. I think we will change out the table for a round one to lighten up all of the rectangles in the space. I think we have room to get a 52" round. We are a family of 5. We will also likely have a working island 6 x almost 3 feet. I know, I know, we have to wait for the KD's plans..but i have a feeling they might be along the same lines. I mean I HOPE they come up with something we haven't thought of that works, but we don't want to move walls either because we LOVE our formal dining room. So I feel like we are kind of limited. (I watch way too much HGTV with all of these massive transformations..LOL).