I've been using a Billy Goat KD512SP for about 5 or 6 years now. It makes quick work of my 1.1 acre yard cleanup for the most part. For someone with a relatively flat yard, I think it would be ideal. I have a very uneven, hilly yard, so it makes it more of a challenge - the front end tends to dig in when set low to the ground. The self-propel comes in handy on the uphill parts. It can get a bit cumbersome when it's fully loaded. Very noisy, very dusty to operate. The B&S Quantum has been good to me, although it can be a bear to crank over on cold days. Nothing a little spritz of starting fluid can't handle though. It was an expensive unit, around $1000 at the time, but well worth it IMO. I've never used the Craftsman model, but from what others have mentioned, for larger yards, the BG, DR, Little Wonder seem to be more capable. Good luck!

Before we talk about brands and products at all, which contractor examined the ductwork (size, returns, supplies, etc.) and performed a Manual J load calculation to determine sizing? You cannot go by square footage or guess or you may sacrifice your comfort. Carrier vs. Lennox? Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion. Please provide the model numbers for the indoor units. Variable speed is definitely worth it in my book. Also, I am highly doubtful of those SEER and HSPF ratings that you posted. They almost sound like those "up to" values. I can confirm them for you on ARI's directory. What thermostat? If not going with the Infinity, I would certainly go with the Honeywell VisionPRO IAQ and have it set up to control the dual fuel system and dehumidify on demand (with variable-speed blower).

They are both great looking faucets. I think I have read somewhere that Hansgrohe is better overall. My husband ordered a Delta faucet because I couldn't make up my mind between 4 faucets. It was my least favorite but upon receiving it we were quite impressed. It was heavy, the sprayer was brass construction, and the finish was more beautiful than expected. It was the most cost effective for us and I am totally happy with it. Ours was a great value for the price. I think too it depends on the model. Perhaps some Delta or Hansgrohe models have their flaws. I hope this helps somewhat. Good luck!

We ended up going with the Integrity windows. I am happy with the look and quality of the windows (with the exception of the locking lever on casements, which has a cheap plastic cover rather than being solid metal). Two cautionary points: they delivered very late (like 50-75% longer than quoted) and I had to make some compromises to fit within Integrity's limited size options (had to use two awnings over a set of French doors because they couldn't make a single one wide enough). I suppose the late delivery could have also happened with the E-series, but my understanding is that the E-series has extensive size options. As for the durability I'll need to wait and see, but on balance I am happy with my choice.