I have a Kohler Rialto which is nearly 20 years old which we're replacing in our master bath renovation, and a San Raphael in our powder room we did four years ago. If the ones you're looking at have a round bowl instead of elongated, just be sure you'll be comfortable with that. Our San Raphael has a round bowl, which we did because the powder room is small, but I don't find it as comfortable as other elongated bowl toilets. The San Raphael comes both ways, and I'd encourage you to get the elongated, even at the expense of a few inches. (Unfortunately, it also costs more.) The Rialto, I believe, only comes in a round bowl. The other issue is that both the Rialto and San Raphael use older Kohler flushing technology than the Class 5 and Class 6 Cimarrons. The San Raphael uses Kohler's Ingenium flushing technology; the Rialto is one of the last (the last?) model using the older-still Rimjet flushing technology. That doesn't mean you won't find them perfectly acceptable. These flushing systems don't have the larger 3" flush valve Toto pioneered and Kohler adopted on its Class 5 toilets, so they don't flush the water as quickly or forcefully -- but they do swirl the water, so the bowl is washed better than the Class 5 Cimarron. Since you didn't like the Class 5 Cimarron because of the lack of rim wash, did you consider the Class 6 Cimarron? Class 6 is Kohler's answer to complaints about the Class 5 toilets flushing well but not washing the bowl well enough. You can get more info on Kohler's site. I don't have one; I'm just making you aware that this model exists. -- Eric P.S. I know it's too late for you to alter course, but to set the record straight for others who may read this thread: Although Toto is a global company, Toto USA builds toilets at its huge plant in Georgia. Thus a Toto toilet is American-made, while a Kohler toilet may be made in Mexico.

I believe that Lennox, as well as most other HVAC mfrs, only sell to approved suppliers/contractors and not direct to the public. Don't take this personally, but your Mom's plan makes no sense at all. The system has to be sized properly and I'm assuming that ductwork needs to be designed and installed. Most contractors will not install units that were not purchased through them. Maybe she should look into other options such as mini-split systems or portable units. Maybe you can convince her to change her mind on the window units as the newer models are quiet and energy efficient. Best of luck.

Hello everyone, I too have been experiencing all of the above and have spent countless hours and days worrying and scouring the internet for answers. I was overjoyed to stumble upon you all here and learn that I am not alone or losing my mind. A little info about me.... I am a 45 year old woman who started peri & menopause early!! I started at age 38/39 and had no clue what on earth was going on with me. The usual menopausal symptoms were downright awful but like the rest of you, I suffered through the whole time thinking “ok new symptom, dying again of some mysterious illness or I seriously need my head checked.” Fast forward.... I had my last menstrual cycle right after my 44th birthday (so over a year now) and I have to say the menopausal symptoms have lessened overall thankfully. Then SUDDENLY, about 2 months ago, just when I thought the worst was behind me, my body introduces to me, a new scary “oh no I’m dying again” symptom. THE ARMPIT ACHE!! I had just finished my routine physical, pap, mammogram, breast ultrasound, had bloodwork and urine tests done as well.... all came back normal. I was so relieved!!! However, my armpit ache started right after that, within a few days, which threw me for a loop. I thought ok maybe I strained a muscle working out?? Maybe I’m feeling after effects from the Mammogram “trauma”??? No clue and of course, panic starts to set in!! Over the course of 2 weeks, the ache in my armpit (right side for me) became an ache in the right shoulder, ache in my right breast and some days the ache even extended all the way down my right arm. It really is terrifying and consuming when you don’t know what’s going on or why and the Doctors can’t find anything either. So I started experimenting with different things to hopefully find a remedy or at least some peace of mind. Fast forward again..... long story short.... I accidentally stumbled upon a video on YouTube regarding Magnesium deficiency and it’s symptoms and I thought hmmmm, could it be my issue?? So I started taking Magnesium supplements and within 24 hours, my armpit ache started to disappear!! I have been taking the Magnesium faithfully every day for a few weeks now and I can say the ache is 95% gone and most days I don’t even remember having it at all. I don’t know if it’s merely a coincidence or if the magnesium really helped but I felt compelled to share my findings with you all in the hopes that it may help you as well. Side note, I had just started taking other supplements approx 2 weeks before the aching started so I thought perhaps they too may have been the culprit so I stopped taking them completely. (Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C). 1 week later, I started Magnesium which I had never taken before!! Just to clarify. Together, we will get through this. Anita

I just want to say that NONE OF US are alone or crazy. My story is long... PMS started as a young teen and I had no idea what was going on. It eventually led to self-medicating, then to a slow and painful lifestyle of extreme addiction. Going on three years sober I'm grateful that I am now able to feel and understand my body to some degree. However (in a nutshell) since I hit my 40s - I'm now 42- the PMS has WORSENED. Not only the familiar severe anxiety that I have struggled with since a young teen but this horrible nausea that persists for up to two and a half weeks out of every month. I just started a birth control pill about a month ago and I'm praying that it works. I wish there would be more medical attention given to women's bodies and hormones and potential relief for some of the symptoms that are so debilitating. I have so many great things to be thankful for but I still don't feel like I can function at 100%, at least the hundred percent that I expect of myself! Thanks for listening. BTW I feel solid spiritually and I have a very healthy diet and exercise routine. Those help, I KNOW!! Any encouragement or suggestions welcome️