Well, like a proverbial silver lining in the dark cloud of remodeling, home design software can alleviate some of the aggravation. This software is the equivalent of graph paper and a pen for the computer age.
Some programs use elements of both.
The programs don't take the place of a professional contractor, but they help you get your concepts into a visual form. A new entry, Bob Villa's Home Design, from The Learning Company, was not shipping as of our deadline. Find out how.