techntrek- Did you sell your 'Pod?

We've had a lot of exterior work done for us in the last few years.  We've decided to tackle this remodel ourselves for the most part - a learning experience and something we can do together (and spend a few less hours a week in front of the TV).  I'm sure there will be some things we need to contract out, but at least one of the specialty jobs (electrical) I have a lot of experience with.   We can take our time which is another benefit. 

Good eye.  We decided to put a good chunk of money into remodelling 3 rooms in our house.  Including moving our kitchen where our dining room now is, making the current kitchen a new informal eating area, and taking out two walls in the process.  That will join up our current living room with the eating area to make a "great room", and mostly open up the kitchen to the eating area with a counter between.