First 11W is not equivalent to 60W, it is 55W at best. This type of bulb also takes anything from around 30 seconds to 5 minutes to reach full brightness, so you should wait a while before taking readings. Lastly it is very difficult to compare total light output from a bulb radiating in all directions with a spot type since it will be brighter in some directions but dimmer in many directions. In my experience the total light output from the spirals compares well to an incandescent of about 5 times the power, but that light output decreases by maybe 10% in the first thousand hours or so and by more than 20% over its lifetime. Partly because of this, regulations in the US only allow these compact fluorescents to be marketed as equivalent to an incandescent roughly 4 times the power since that is what you'll be getting for the majority of the lifetime of the bulb. By eye, you may just be able to spot the 10% difference between a 60W incandescent and a new fully warmed up (warm white) 11W spiral if you have them side by side. Any significant difference suggests there is a fault with the bulb. This would be very hard to judge with a spot, even compared to a 60W incandescent spot since the beam patterns will be different.

Hello Taunia, Do hope the summer is finding you doing some fun things. I can't imagine what you are going through, so I'll not say "I know"because I don't. I have a couple Bible verses which have helped me in the lose of my parents and 3 brothers. Proverbs 20:22 Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand what happens along the way...........Proverbs 25:2 It is God's priviledge to conceal things. I think my favorite is : "Do not let these things which may not in the present be understood weary your soul, but know that sometime, someday, somewhere, you too will understand. from Edgar Cayce. Hope you understand, I'm only sending you some verses, I'm not attempting to "preach". We each need our own time to grieve. None of us ever grieve in the same time frame. So, be good to yourself! Remember, we have tears to help wash away the pains of living.

You may paint the trim white if you wish but I would not paint the interior paneled wood doors. Wood paneled doors have more value than white - which are usually MDF (price them - oak paneled doors compared to MDF white paneled doors). Wood moves with changes in temp and humidity which can cause hairline cracks in the paint at the joints - and door have lots of joints. MDF is more stable to movement which is why it is used in painted cabinets and doors. On top of that, the upkeep for white doors is much more than wood, and they lack the warmth of wood. Wood doors with white trim is a good look - it combines the brightness of the white with the warmth of the wood: 2016 This Old House: Pinterest: Houzz: As for painting the cabinets - you will have the same problem as with the doors. Also, the cabinets are oak which means the texture of the grain will show through the paint - the texture, not the color of the grain shows. It will be apparent that these were older oak cabinets that were painted white. Some methods say they can hide the grain, but the cost, which will already be high, will increase $$$. The durability of a painted over previously finished cabinet is less than a factory finished cabinet. That said, many are not bothered by hairline cracks or oak texture and are very happy with their painted cabinets, or consider it a good refresh while they save for a new kitchen. It helps if the kitchen is not going to be subject to a lot of active kids or exuberant cooks. It is important to have good information to make a decision. What looks good in a pic may not look as great close up. If possible, see some previously finished oak cabinets that have been painted, preferably for a few years, and see what you think. Painting the trim is totally up to you. Many of my friends and family have similar homes and none plan on painting the trim. There homes look fine. If this was my house (and I had a big budget) I would remove / replace the kitchen light - and others, look into removing the wood over the sink - might need to figure out the crown molding there. I would replace the over the range microwave with a hood, run the hardwood throughout the main floor, do new counters and backsplash. I would not do a cool gray wall color with the warm wood doors. (I would not do gray anyway having endured a gray, cold winter and my second April snow of the year - just not my color.) The only gray I would consider would be like in my first pic, which is actually a white with a gray undertone - BM Maritime White. If you keep the trim wood, the sage like green/grays are pretty with the warm wood and they look pretty with white trim too. As the gray trend fades, I am seeing more color and green/ gray is one I see frequently. I have similar doors in my much smaller kitchen. I am satisfied with them, but have considered changing the doors out to an oak door with a more craftsman look - probably not going to happen. My older, refreshed but still vintage kitchen: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042

We were at the house today for the inspections, so we brought some flooring samples. It was overcast and rainy, plus one light on the upper beams was out, so this was a pretty dark day. We've eliminated the samples on the board on the right. We're divided on preferences. What are your thoughts/votes?