Just tried Paulo's suggestion for using the "temp" settings on my Max Burton and, by golly, using the 250F setting did hold my pressure cooker at 15 psi. (Actually, a tiny skoonch above the second ring, but otherwise steady for five minutes.) It seemed like maybe the 210F "temp" setting might hold the 7.5 psi pressure, but haven't had time to test it for any length of time. Anyhow, it seems that the MB's temp settings may give one the ability to make the equivalent of half step adjustments between the whole-numbered power settings. Thanks, Paulo. For clarabelled, I think the Electrolux you bought offers .2 power increments in the low end of the heating range (between "Lo" and "2.8"). On hoods, that 440 cfm hood will work. A general rule of thumb for electric stoves is the minimum hood draw you want will be 100 CFM for every linear foot of cooking surface. For a 30" stove like your Elux slide-in, the minimum would be 250 CFM and you are above that. Do have somebody check to be sure your won't need make-up air. Even a 440 CFM hood can backdraft a fireplace chimney or a gas water heater in a very tight house. (Don't be unduly alarmed, though. "Can" means it is possible, not that it necessarily will be happening.) This post was edited by JWVideo on Sun, Oct 13, 13 at 18:03

We have white cabs, white countertop & backsplash (calacatta marble slab for both) and 2.5+ years later I still love it. LOVE it! We also have white wainscoting in the breakfast nook with a sheer, pale grey-blue paint -- it's a light space all-around. So for us it works and works well. I would definitely second (third, fourth) what was already written about having some slight pattern / movement in your countertop to help hide the inevitable detritus of kitchen life. The swirls in our marble do a really terrific job hiding a multitude of our sins. I am a sucker for a white-on-white (or to borrow from davidro, light-on-light) kitchen. Have fun!!!

I have never liked the separate sprayer because of the lack of water pressure and the difficulty of retracting the hose. I currently have the pullout style, and was immediately disappointed in the contortions one has to go through to angle the spray at certain parts of the sink. My favorite spray option was the separate swivel sprayer I purchased and attached to the end of the standard faucet that came with the house. Maybe that's why I'm so disappointed with my pullout, because that little $5 sprayer did everything, and I thought the pullout would be an improvement on that. When we redo our kitchen, I want a new faucet, but in my research, it seems that all of the pullouts have some kind of issue with being able to easily reach all sides of the sink. So now I'm looking at the pulldowns, but I'm concerned about water splashing where it's not supposed to when using it as a regular faucet. I never thought about the pulldown retracting properly, or that spray option staying in that position without holding a button. Plus, I don't like the look of the pulldowns, and just think that high arc will be in the way. It doesn't sound like any of you find the high arc to be a negative, but I just wish I could use one for a day to see what I think of it. I also don't like the side handle, or the handle being in a separate hole. Why don't manufacturers ever make something with all the features I want????

Buehl: How do I know? That's my Kitchen! I apologize for not crediting you earlier! I just made a quick online search for the prettiest bay window I could find. ********* @ wdccruise: There are different *ahem* views on whether windows should be as transparent as possible or should "frame" the view, as with a painting. There is no right or wrong answer: take the possibilities of framing into consideration. https://ecoempathyproject.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/framing-the-view-to-nature-windows-as-empathic-mediators-between-indoor-and-outdoor-ecology/ Pattern 180 "Window Place" by Christopher Alexander et al. Pattern Language http://www.iwritewordsgood.com/apl/patterns/apl180.htm