Building New Beginnings By Greg Jordan    As a new year begins we all think about things we want to change in the coming twelve months. We may want to start exercising more or become more organized or any number of other things. A great way to make a new beginning is to change your living environment. Remodeling a room or expanding your house is a fantastic way to change your outlook on life. How many time have you looked around your house and thought, you know, a built-in entertainment center would not only create a focal point for the room but also help to clean up some of the clutter. Maybe as you were fixing a snack in your kitchen the other day you noticed that your cabinets have become worn or that the counter tops could use replacing. You could have a brand new kitchen by the next big holiday. Now is the perfect time to start taking care of these things.    As the holiday season comes to a close, decorations come down and you are amazed at how cluttered your garage has become, what could be a better time to re-organize your garage with new shelves and cabinets specifically designed for your personal needs. Perhaps you need to build a shop to keep all of the tools you received as gifts from your loving wife and children. Or maybe you want to convert your garage into a play room to house all of your kids new toys that are always under foot. Has your bathroom become dated? Imagine how wonderful it would be to luxuriate in an oversized whirlpool tub overlooking a soothing meditation garden while admiring your choice of tile. A sense of contentment exists when you stand in front of your beveled mirror brushing your teeth over your new sink and marveling at your customized cabinets. Don't wait ! You can make it happen.    The new year is the perfect time to make these dreams your reality. Make a resolution that you will make your home the best living environment possible for yourself and your family. Greg Jordan is the owner of Omountain Homes and has been building & remodeling homes since 1986. He does projects throughout central Texas. Omountain Homes can be reached by calling 847-5507 or 557-4790 or you can e-mail them Close this window