Framing out the area in the garage was my proposal, and to me it makes tons of sense. That's our main entrance so we could make it into a mud room / laundry room thing. The problem with that is that we would then never be able to park our minivan* in the garage (not that we do so now). We might not even be able to get the car into the garage. It's a very short garage. No substantive progress on the bathroom remodel as we're still finishing up the kitchen. I'm still against the laundry room as I just don't thing it's a practical use of the space. It would be forcing it into the area so it would be so small as to be nearly unusable (basically space to squeeze in a washer and dryer and ana rean big enough to stand in to operate them) and it would mean taking room away from an area that we use a lot (bathroom and closet / dressing area). I just can't see sacrificing all that space to an area in which I spend a maximum of two hours a week. This is also a central area of the house and it would have a serious impact on my allergies (especially since Hubby insists on Downy for his clothes). *Getting rid of the minivan is not an option as we are frequently called upon to transport Mom, Dad and disabled brother to gatherings, events, etc. We just don't fit in a regular car.

Although it seems a tangent, bear with me: I recently purchased a stick blender for my mother's birthday, the one I gave her years ago having bitten the proverbial dust. I started research on Amazon, only to find similar sorts of problems with this small appliance as those outlined in the original post here, i.e. so many brands either got glowing reviews or horror stories for the very same product. Quality seemed to be a roll of the dice, no matter how much you paid. I finally chose a popular brand, knowing that the blender could suddenly tank, but also knowing that reviewers said the customer service was outstanding. So, if we're left with mediocrity from the more accessible electric wall oven brands (like Bosh or Electrolux vs the costy Wolf), which have been most responsive when people have had a problem? Kitchenaid seems to have failed roundly in this respect over the past few years, so even if they've solved their problems, they aren't the brand for me. Comments from the trenches?

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Roarah, I couldn't get my blood test last week because of no power but D is on the list to check because I had a low count a couple of years ago, main symptom was extreme fatigue because I've become lactose intolleran, and was put on D3. I'm so lazy at taking it though. Just looked up scalpicin and it's Salicylic which I used for about a year to even out my skin tone and remove dry patches. I loved it, and it works. I'm a huge Neutrogena fan now thanks to Yaya. They're also less expensive. The new shampoo I used yesterday has it and also coal tar. Bpath, I forgot about Dr. Dray so I haver her up on YT right now. She recommends Selsun Blue as one of the treatments for both Psoriasis and Eczema/seborrheic dematitis. Doesnt cure it but helps it go away for awhile. Bookwoman, here's a fast read article that explains the difference. https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/faqs/scalp-psoriasis-vs-seborrheic-dermatitis-whats-the-difference?content_id=FAQ-20058544#:~:text=Scalp%20psoriasis%20and%20seborrheic%20dermatitis,to%20extend%20beyond%20the%20hairline. The scales at the hairline only, and it begins behind the line, are completely flat and dry. S.D. doesn't spread to other parts of the scalp, but I have two little raised soft/oily patches that where I can scrape them off. I only scraped a patch one time then read that can cause hair loss and to stop. Also to barely scratch an itch. Now I think the huge area on my elbow could be psoriasis and I can make it go away if I use CeraVe daily. Here's the thing, It's on my left elbow and I lay on my left side with elbow on the pill while reading or playing with my Ipad. I ignored it until the other night it itched like crazy and I scratched it so hard I broke the skin. Once I put CeraVe (Dr. Dray is a huge fan) on it's a miracle at what it does. She also recommends the same gel on the lips and I started doing that instead of chapstick of any kind. Not proofreading. lol CeraVe Healing Ointment | Moisturizing Petrolatum Skin Protectant for Dry Skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides | Lanolin Free & Fragrance Free | 5 CeraVe