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installed from the garden running underneath the house to allow for drainage out the back. Despite the challenges, Young and his workers were able to keep the project on track thanks in large part to using technology to communicate with homeowners who don't live in Tuscaloosa full time. They were able to send the owners photos of the project throughout its construction, post project budgets online so there were no surprises, and give updates on a regular basis to keep everyone on the same page. Michael Young, founder and President of Toulmin Homes, with Design Coordinator Jennifer Waters and Vice President and Project Manager Drew Bardenwerper. About the builder: Toulmin Homes was founded in 1998 by Michael Young as a full-service design/build and remodeling firm. Vice President Drew Bardenwerper served as project manager for this home, and Jennifer Waters was the Design Coordinator. Toulmin Cabinetry & Design, run by Jay Young, was founded in 2005 and has won several Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards for its remodeling work on various projects. Both companies are members of the Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa. Jay Young, Owner and Principal Designer of Toulmin Cabinetry & Design The upstairs porch provides a comfortable space to enjoy the outdoors with a spectacular view of the lake.