Happy Halloween from TR

All dressed up and nobody to scare - October 13, 2011.
Witches brew with dry ice at the center table glowed under black lights and eerie strobes surrounded by black plastic draped on the walls with glowing iridescent paint.  That was the sight of Redmond's Haunted Conference Room, covered partially by cotton cobwebs and frightening accouterments.

The Tenhulzen Remodeling "Summer's Dead" party at the home office in Redmond, WA was a great success.  Pictured here are the costumed guests, practicing nearly 2 weeks before Halloween.  The remaining 35 folks who enjoyed the festivities helped vote for the best adult and child costumes.

Kitchen Cabinetry Enhancements

Today's kitchen cabinets are becoming more sophisticated than ever, with consumers seeking to make the most of every nook and cranny.  Here are some of the newest trends in kitchen cabinetry:

• Clean lines and elegant simplicity continue to be hot design trends, but while cabinet exteriors continue to follow a "less is more" aesthetic, interiors are becoming more important. As such, there's a growing focus on storage systems that make cabinet contents more accessible while maximizing space.
• To further maximize space, designers are using toe kick drawers, and designing in cabinets to ceiling height to get more storage, as well as using taller wall cabinets or stacked wall cabinets.
• While heavy ornamentation is out of vogue, many consumers still want personal touches, such as subtle curves and toned down ornamentation.
• Rich finishes and custom paint colors are being used to give today's simple styles a bit more pizzazz. Other hot trends include higher-gloss finishes, dark stains, light paint colors and two-tone projects.
• Consumers are more aware of environmental issues, but many seem willing to invest in green options only if they are cost neutral. "Healthy" is as important as sustainable, and the industry seems to be moving away from products that have high levels of formaldehyde. Bamboo and reconstituted veneer products provide sustainable options for the eco-minded.
• In a more value-oriented society, stock cabinetry is being re-invented with increased offerings, while high-end custom lines are looking to provide lower-cost alternatives to increase market share. 

Traci Raises Bail Money

A huge thank you to:

Diane Bishop

Kelli Fiechtner

Carol Jones

Pat and Jack Tenhulzen

Mary Breilid

Christene and Tucker Jones

Tenhulzen Remodeling


MDA so much appreciates your generous donation!

As you may know, I took Matthew with me to jail and got this mug shot.
Matthew was thrilled to ring the money bell when someone made a donation for us to get out of jail.  Every time the bell rang, the crown of 87 people would all cheer.  He enjoyed the cheering so much that he ran up to ring the bell-  only to say he was just testing it. 

Amazing, at 3 years old, how he can manipulate an entire crowd!

Matthew learned a very important lesson at this event.  That if someone has a disability and looks different, they may be just the same as you and me on the inside.


Matt was afraid of Amber, age 12 (has had MD since she was 5) at first because she looked different.  As you can see from the picture, by the end of our short 2 hour stay, Matthew was sitting in Amber’s lap, giving her hugs and driving her wheel chair.  He will never forget how he made her smile and mentions this often.


Thanks again for donating to the MDA, this meant so much to me.
Take care and lots of love,

Traci Tenhulzen, Office ManagerTENHULZEN REMODELING, INC.