We just purchased an Amma 66x36. Some decision points were our family are not bath people but in our remodel wanted to include a bath for those days you want to relax sore muscles and any future resale value. Went with one-person Amma 6636 bcuz you get great bathing well space and didn't want to spend $$ on more than I would really use, i.e., 2 heated back rests, 2 sets of arm rests, etc. Also considered gallons needed to fill tub. As to air jets cooling water too soon, I called Bain. They explained that if you keep motor in the same room it's much better. The air is heated from the tub but pulled in from the room where the motor is and if you remove motor and place it somewhere else you may be pulling in colder air. If the air being used is warmer air, the problem will be lessened. Our bathroom tends to get cold in winter so we have a small portable Holmes heater we use in mornings so that will heat up air in bathroom. We are keeping motor with the tub, not moving motor to another room. Also, be sure to insulate if tub will be on an outside wall. Ours is and bcuz of remodel we were able to put extra row/layer of insulation. I sat in the 72x36 Amma at showroom, and it was very comfortable. Depends on what you desire from look and how you will use your tub. I usually want symmetry with both ends looking the same, but in this case I think Amma 1 person will look like what it is, a very comfortable pretty mini spa. You will need vent for the air to get to tub. Our access panel will be louvered so it will act as vent/access panel. I inquired of Bain about loudness of the tub and was told the sound would be the bubbles. Bain rep on phone was very helpful, knoweldgeable & friendly.

GD, we love Aidell's sausages! I usually get the chicken and apple, but recently found spicy mango with jalapeno at Target. Very good! Allison, here's how I make gumbo. Amounts are approximate. I buy bottled roux. For me it's just easier than stirring for 20 minutes. When I made gumbo last week I baked the thighs (brushed with a little olive oil, S&P) instead of frying. I'll be doing that from here on. Much less mess! The andouille I buy has enough seasoning in it that I don't bother with anything else. YMMV Chicken and Andouille Gumbo 6 boneless thighs Flour Salt, pepper, and cayenne⨠Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup chopped onions⨠1 cup chopped green bell peppers â¨1 cup chopped celery 4 - 5 heaping tablespoons of dark roux about 8 cups chicken stock, heated 1/2 - 2/3 pound andouille, cut into 1/4-inch slices â¨3 teaspoons minced garlic Hot cooked rice green onions, sliced Remove excess fat from the chicken pieces. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne in paper bag. Toss in thighs and shake to coat. â¨â¨In a large cast iron skillet heat about 1/2 inch of oil until very hot. Fry the chicken pieces until crust is brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Let oil cool, then remove from skillet, leaving as many of the browned particles in the pan as possible. In a medium-size bowl combine the onions, bell peppers and celery. Place the stock in a 6-quart stockpot or large Dutch oven and let simmer while you cook the veggies. Add roux to skillet over low heat and stir while it melts down. Then add veggies and cook till soft, stirring constantly. Takes about 10 minutes or so. Bring stock to a slow boil, then add the roux mixture by spoonfuls, stirring until dissolved between additions. Add the garlic and sausage and let simmer for 40 minutes. While gumbo is simmering remove meat from chicken in bite size pieces. Last 5 minutes add chicken. Serve over rice and top with green onions. Here is a link that might be useful: Aidell's Spicy Mango with Jalapeno

Hi moc, I went to the website to look at that. To me the price wouldn't be bad if it were comfortable. I'll have to check out some reviews. I bought a daybed frame off of CL which is really cute, its an iron daybed, but it is still in storage and I need to get a mattress for it, but I would be willing to re-think my choice - the daybed only cost me $50.00 so I could probably resell or give it to one of my kids. The thing is, I have a spare bedroom for the grandkids but they don't usually sleep overnight because most of the time I have to work the next day. But that ottoman would be a good option because I would actually like to use that space for dual purposes - a small office for me, and a toy storage and play room for the kiddies. Next week I am having my whole house - attic, walls and crawl space insulated. That will really add to the comfort level. My goal is get my space as comfortable as I can - and to take care of all maintenance issues as priority. My next project for spring will to be grading around the foundation and directing any water off the foundation. Fun huh. This is one of those items I am going to keep in the back of my mind. I also considered just one of those blow up mattress's - a decent one - that inflates and deflates fast. But I have never slept on one so don't know how comfortable they are. Doesn't sound like I want guests to linger too long hah! Thanks for the ideas, I appreciate them!

Thank you for your comments and observations. The garage door will be replaced with a narrower garage door as the porch is being extended. We had already claimed some of the garage footprint for an indoor laundry and pantry. So a 2 car garage door was not necessary. There is only one car now, and the new driveway will be 19' wide, so that will be fine. As far as the width of the walkway, it will butt up against the driveway, so technically plenty of space for two to walk side by side. However, I wondered if the 3.5' flagstone walkway would look too narrow when it ties up to a 7' landing and porch.