I sometimes have a hard time finding my posts as well... I have found that the easiest way to get back to them is to Google it.. for example, you should Google - 'GardenWeb Dorry2 Backsplash' to find your posts on this topic. Good Luck!

No one sees how big the basement is and, in my area, basement size is not considered part of the square footage for assessment purposes. What neighbors will notice is the height and width of your house-especially as viewed from the front. A house will smaller street frontage will appear smaller than a house of the same sq ft. area with greater street frontage. I don't know what you plan to cook on the griddles, but I can make perfect eggs and pancakes on *gasp* a large frying pan. So spend more time thinking about what you'll actually need for your family. With kids, you'll want a separate table for eating and lots of horizontal counter or table space for those school projects. You also might want counter space reserved for computer(s) to more easily observe your kids online activities. I'd make sure you've got those first. As to cooking appliances, it might be that separate wall ovens and cooktop/rangetop will fit your needs and space better so consider those options, too.

I'll try to take a list at your Trade List if I catch it when you put it up. Try another post when you do. Maybe that one will take and alert us that you are trading.

I'm still seeing it, but I'm finding Houzz super buggy right now. I'm not getting 75% of the notifications for my posts, and some comments seem to be popping in and out of existence. https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5835783/kitchen-design-help-wanted#n=0