Another All-Clad owner here. For years, my waffle iron was a stove top Nordic Ware one. I reluctantly purchased a VillaWare when we had the boys, had grandparents over, etc.The stovetop was just too slow. The VillaWare was still working when DH and the boys gave me an All-Clad for Mother's Day a few years ago. I was prepared to return it but thought I ought to try it and at least be able to say it wasn't that special first. It didn't go back. The All-Clad bakes the most even and perfect waffles I've had. Never had one stick -- never had any problem with it, except making me want the All-Clad slow cooker (talked myself out of it because it's so large and the boys will both be off at college soon). We made waffles Sunday. I commented on how light they were and my son said we make the best waffles he's ever had. Not only that -- he wants some of my sourdough started so he can make them when he leaves home. Good thing that made my heart smile 'cuz it's gonna cost the pocket another All-Clad waffle iron (or two -- one for older brother). ;-)

Hafele makes a wall mounted board but I don't know what it is like. Hafele makes quality items. I put their pocket door hardware in my underway bathroom remodel and it is very nice. I will be getting their drawer mounted ironing board soon.

Mine both say made in Germany right on them. I've heard the steam generator is good, but that's a lot of equipment to fiddle with... especially if you have to break down the ironing board each time that you use it. The old one was called the Surfline. The new one is the black one... got it at Lowes. They sell it at Target too. It also constanly "farts" (acts like it is trying to expell steam though no water comes out) even when the steam is turned off and it's standing vertically. Drives me crazy!

See if you have a Plain & Fancy dealer in your area. Their frameless "Medley" line is built VERY well and they use a higher end plywood. You will also get wood veneered interiors if you go with the plywood construction. Truly a beautiful frameless cabinet! They offer two boxes: 1. Standard Melamine Interior 2. Upgraded PLYWOOD with Wood veneer Interior Sorry for the poor quality...photos from my phone.