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Kitchen floor plan: need feedback
Hi everyone,
Well, I finally hired a real designer, and I really like his ideas. We are going to work iwth a local custom cabinet maker--it really was not as expensive as I expected.
Anyway, here is our current kitchen:
Pictures of our current kitchen:
Looking from eat-in kitchen
A better view of the fridge wall as it currently stands
(Blurry pic, sorry!) View as one enters the kitchen from the front of the house
View from kitchen, past eat-in kitchen, into living room
dining room (the wall in the foreground of the picture will be mostly demolished during the reno)
View into kitchen from entryway
Now, for the plans for the new kitchen:
View of kitchen from entryway (note: old eat-in kitchen is now part of regular kitchen. We are getting rid of the window by the old eat-in kitchen and putting the range there instead. The sink is staying put.)
View of sink area with new peninsula/half wall between DR and kitchen. Note: the weird wall-looking thing on the left hand side is just the back wall of the DR, which bumps in about a foot and a half compared with the kitchen's back wall.
Whole view of back of kitchen
View from kitchen into DR (DR will be the new eat-in kitchen; I plan to build a banquette along that wall as one amazingly helpful GW'er suggested) NOTE: our DR bumps inward so the weird-looking partial wall by the peninsula is actually the back wall of the DR. (Stupid layout issue--no idea why the builders did that.)
Thoughts? Here are my concerns:
-Is it strange to walk in and see someone's range as soon as you get past the threshold of the front door? I don't think you will see it right away, but a few steps forward and you will. I think I may be overthinknig this.
-The slender cabs by the range are for cookie sheets and spices. I'm not sure how I feel about a pull-out spice storage rack like that and would love feedback about how it ahs worked for others.
-The KD has planned recessed lights everywhere (seven total) including over the sink, but I think I want a pendant there. Thoughts?
-I'm weirded out by the range being so close to the living room, but I think that's just because I'm not used to the idea. From looking at the pics of my existing kitchen, does it seem like that would be strange to the GW community? (The range will be about where my current kitchen table is.)
These are all random questions, but mainly I want to know what you all think of the layout in general. I'm going to ask him for a more precise version with measurements, but for now, this is what I have. Thanks in advance! You have all been amazingly helpful. For what it's worth, these plans strongly resemble what another GWer suggested a few weeks ago when I had a completely different plan in mind (this GW'er's name escapes me, but s/he was remarkably helpful). This KD walked in and immediately came to the same conclusion that this layout would work best--you people are brilliant.
This post was edited by purrus on Thu, Apr 4, 13 at 15:54
Another question--should I be bothered by the lack of symmetry between the upper cabs and the lower cabs by the range? The lines don't line up at all.
Also, in case anyone is wondering, I'm going with white shaker cabinets, and either black or white/gray granite counters.
The thing that strikes me about the uppers left of the stove is that they are a lot narrower than the ones to the right. I don't see dimensions anywhere. Can you change that set from two double-door cabinets to a double plus a single? I think the door fronts would be more consistent that way.
Can you get rid of the stub wall between the kitchen and dining room? It looks like you couldn't decide if you wanted it to be open or not. If, from the dining room, you see the backs of cabinets instead of drywall, you can access the corner space from the dining room (looks like you have a lazy susan there now?) You could put a narrow cupboard for cookie sheets next to the sink, and put wider drawers on the peninsula. On the dining room side, I'd put a bank of drawers for tablecloths, napkins, or other things specific to that room.
You also might want to use all base cabinet drawers instead of doors.
Hi annkh,
I am going to ask about more drawers, for sure.
Yes, the uppers to the left of the stove had to be narrower because of a header that is structural that can't be moved. I can't remember what he said the dimensions are... I will think about that double vs. single issue.
The stub wall is not really a stub wall...it's the actual back wall to the existing DR, which bumps in about a foot and a half. It's a really stupid layout detail which is the whole reason why we aren't extending the kitchen into the DR instead!! So there is no moving that, but it also won't look as weird as it does in the picture.
I love your ideas for the cabs facing the DR, but unfortunately that wall has to remain drywall for HVAC needs.
Debra, the only reason I might be in favor of a single non-drawer cab is for my two large stockpots. They are industrial sized and I think would be a waste of drawer space. Or am I mistaken?
I am going to ask about a drawer under the sink... I can't find the thread where people were posting pics of their under-sink drawers, which were customized. I could do that, not sure what the expense would be but since these are custom cabinets it seems like it'd be possible if I can fin a picture.
A troubling thought: there's no drawer space for my kitchen linens (dishrags, dishtowels, etc). Any thoughts as to where those might go? I want to make sure to think through everything like that so that I don't end up frustrated with no good place to put something.
Right now, they are in the tiny drawer by the sink and it's perfect. But I guess I could put them in a basket in the upper cab, huh?
I agree with annkh about the lack of symmetry on the cabinets that flank the range hood, especially if the range is in a place where it might be the first thing you see in the kitchen. We had cabinets that were different by about 2.5 inches in width (one set had a middle rail and the other didn't) on either side of the stove and it drove me nuts. When I was designing the new cabinets it was non-negotiable that that the cabinets on either side of the hood matched.
Also, I wouldn't worry about finding a place for your kitchen linens. That is a huge kitchen with a ton of drawers. Certainly there must be a place to tuck a few towels?
Yes, I'm going to have to do something about those uppers by the range. It's already bothering me.
As to whether I need all those uppers-- I have a lot of specialized baking pans and equipment and some china I don't use that often and I was thinking upper shelves of the uppers would be a great place to stash those things. Right now those things either live in the basemet or in a china cabinet I'd really like to get rid of. I don't know yet where daily plates will go. A lower drawer would be fine but I don't know if they'll fit
Does anyone have pull out spice storage like my kd has suggested by the range? Do you love it or hate it? I have tons of spices and really want to make sure I can easily get to what I need. Right now I don't use some thugs because of storage issues.
What are the narrow bases on each side of the stove?
If you end up with 3 doors to the left of the stove, you could put the single closest to the stove, and put in a spice rack inside the door. I had a photo similar to what my cabinet maker is doing for me, but I can't find it. The shelves are not full depth, so they don't interfere with the rack.
annkh. That's a good idea! I just started a new thread on spices actually. Yes, the narrow bases are for cutting boards/cookie racks on one side and spices on the other. I'm not sold on the spices being down there. Plus I have too many sheet pans and stuff to fit in only one cabinet of that width.
Here are the options for hte spice racks like shown in the drawings:
I think the first one has adjustable shelves and the other doesn't. I just am not sure I relish the idea of getting on the floor to find what I need. Also, you can see things from the tops with these sorts of pull-outs.
So the upper doors to the right of the stove are 15", and to the left are 12". I would definitely switch out the ones to the right for a 32" with double doors, and a 16" next to the stove, with a spice rack in the door (make sure the hinges are on the left side). I don't think spices in a base cab would be very convenient, and apparently the hot spot in the kitchen is bad for spices. And it sounds like you can use both sides of the stove below for tray storage.
Lots of people put tray storage above the fridge, but since I already have that covered in my kitchen, I'm putting pull-outs above the fridge. Like the photo in the link, but mine will have a high back and side, so I'm putting a shelf in the pullout part. One side will be for cereal, the other side for paper towels, napkins, tissues.
Here is a link that might be useful: high pull-out
That is an interesting idea for above the fridge but I'm thinking I will put my large stockpot up there along with rarely used appliances like the juicer and blender.
Yes, I can definitely use two slots for sheet pans, cooling racks, and muffin tins-- oh and cutting boards!! Shouldn't be a problem.
I asked te kd about those uppers by the range and his response confused me-- will post later (writing from my iPhone!).
purrus - your floor plan is similar to ours. Overall, I like it - how could I not since it is similar(although we do not have the peninsula and have wall ovens instead of a range.
Are you putting in new windows - if you can, bump it out a bit to give you some space behind the sink - I wish I had waited on our garden window and would have put it down to the counter and just had it as a bay instead of garden.
I included some pictures - probably too many but might give you some ideas.
I didn't want anything that would avalanche in the upper cabinets - so towels, dishrags, pot holders, food storage containers etc are in drawers.
My flours (I have about 10-12 different varieties) are in glass and tupperware in the uppers.
The shelves are not warped - it was the camera setting. I am also swapping out some of the MadeSmart containers for ones with taller sides.
I think the pull outs to the right and left of the range are throwing off the symmetry.
You also mentioned needing a place to store dishtowels etc.
I am sure I missed some of the pieces of the thread but I will add a few thoughts.
I store my big pots in my Super Susan corner cab - I think you have one of those.
I store my lighter weight cookie sheets etc above my oven and fridge - the heavier weight items are not something I want to crawl up on a ladder.
My cutting boards are in a narrow cabinet - not a pull out - I almost switched to drawers for this but decided against it.
Oils and spices so close to the oven... not sure that is a good idea but others have done it.
Suggestions for improving the plan.
I wish I had put drawers under the sink - I still hope to swap them when I save a few dollars..so if you can do it, go for it!
I would ditch the cabinet to the right of the range and start your bank of drawers next to the range. Then add a small bank next to those drawers - My smaller drawers hold my pot holders, dish towels etc or you could put the cabinet next to the DW for cutting boards and cookie trays, etc
The cabinets to the left are a total of 48 inches? I would make 2 sets of 24 inch drawers out of them to align with the top cabinets or whatever configuration you use.
For spices - I went with the spice stack - others use a drawer. I wanted to leave them in their original containers whenever possible - I am tired of pouring into containers.
Here are some things we did
First an overview picture - we could not get the cabinets to be all the same size but I think it can be OK. What bothers me on yours is the difference between the top and bottom alignments.
Cutting board storage near knives etc - this is the one that I thought of switching to a drawer but it would have been too thin.
This is a small bank of drawers near the DW and yes, it really stays that organized. The drawer above has pot holders and trivets in it - but I added a divider and have my egg slicer, avocado and apple corer(sp) standing up along the side.
This one shows all 3
Spice Stack - you can get this one and there is a smaller model as well.
SuperSusan holds a lot (and lots more in it now!) - Not sure if tall enough for your tallest stock pot - but I could measure mine.
On your other side - I saw an angle cabinet - we put some of the food oils and taller bottles in this location - you could also use your pantry next to the fridge. (we have some tall ones in our pantry as well)
Here is our above oven storage - slots and a place for pots - the shelves are adjustable on the right - but you could do something similar above the fridge.
Good luck - you are almost there!
Well you are all really going to think I'm nuts, but I have tried to plan out where everything would go so that I could tell whether I had the right kind of storage for everything.
Caveat: I'm not sure whether the little drawer above the trash is a real drawer. The pull on the bigger part makes me think that maybe it's just a fake upper drawer. I don't know...
Anyway, here it is. Am I forgetting anything important? Or do you guys think I should rethink anything fundamental?
I really want all of the "I need a snack RIGHT NOW" stuff out of the cooking zone, so that's why silverware, plates, mugs/glasses etc are all over by the fridge/microwave, even though I realize that means they are further from the dishwasher. I decided I could live with that.
In that last pic, where I have things that are intended for finishing off coffee or daily seasoning of food, I am wondering whether that little angled upper really needs a door. My ILs have a cab like this (used for the same purpose actually) and it has no door and I rather like it. (She also has lovely pottery to hold her honey and sugar, which I would hopefully acquire at some point if they are to be on display!)
a2gemini , thank you for that awesomely detailed response!!
I love all of your ideas! I realized I don't have any narrow drawers, and that is probably not good. However, I really do think I need two narrow cabs for all of my cooling racks, muffin tins, half sheet pans, and cutting boards (and I honestly need to get another cutting board since I am always running out of clean ones in the midst of a project). I've decided to ditch the spice cabinet next to the range and put the spices maybe in the upper RH cabinet by the range instead. (as shown in my last post). I have decided that the stock pot above the fridge is OK since we are both tall, the stock pot isn't very heavy, and also the cabinets will be deep enough to be even with the front of the fridge.
As for how I will organize the spices inside that cab--still unsure. I love that spice stack, and with a label maker I could probably even find stuff. I have like 60 spices (insane!) and really have a problem finding things right now, so it's super important to me that I am able to use what I have after this happens.
I really LOVE how you used that angled lower cab and I think we will do exactly the same thing! DH has a scotch obsession and it should hold at least some of his bottles and get them out of the LR closet (yes, they are in the LR closet... so annoying!) .
I'm not sure whether my lazy susan is a "super" susan or not . That is on my list of things to ask our KD. I'm not sure a super will fit my space or not. Right now I have the lazy susan enlisted to hold baking goods since I envision mixing for baking taking place on the peninsula since the stand mixer will live right there.
I'm currently working on my KD to get me a drawer under the sink.
I know what you are saying about the asymmetry between the upper and lower cabs by the range . I just don't know what to do about that yet. I really need to think about it some more.
I LOVED seeing the pictures of your kitchen---it is beautiful, and it makes me feel so much better about what we're doing with ours!! Thank you so much for that labor-intensive post!
The two narrow upper cabinets above your pantry cabinets alongside your fridge can be used for cutting boards, cookie sheets, etc. I made my pantry a little taller than yours--2/3 of the floor to ceiling cabinet is a pull-out pantry, and the cab over it stores all my narrow pans, trays, and cutting boards.
purrus - thank you for the compliments. I think your DH and my DH would like to meet to discuss those single malt scotches!
In time, I will use my label maker for the spices - the Spice Stack holds 27 bottles - but if you have any shorties - it holds even more. I just want to decide on the final "keepers" I tossed a lot of them during the remodel and my baking spices are closer to the ovens (but not as many)
They were working on a larger one - not sure if they ever came out with it. BBB only carries the smaller one but you can find the larger one on-line.
Someone gave me hard time as they counted all of my cutting boards and couldn't believe I had that many. To make it more symmetrical - you could move the cabinet next to the DW - I think it would be close enough to the oven. Then to decide - drawers, cabinet or pull out - Oh, my!
The caves in my other post were to get my DHs bicycle helmet and bottles off of my kitchen counter - I have a helmet and bottles also - so now they all have a home!
I will be watching for your progress - so exciting!
Hi a2gemini,
That's a thought--moving one of the tall cabs so it's by the dishwasher. You don't think the symmetry would be differently thrown off since each side of the range would have a different cabinet next to it? I wouldn't mind cutting boards being closer to the prep area, or for that matter the sheet pans too since I will probably be loading them up nearer to the prep area than to the oven.
I'm envious of all those cutting boards. I only have four, and one is a gross thin plastic one from eons ago. Two are really nice skinny pressed board/wood ones from Crate and Barrel--those are my faves, and then I have another huge plastic one that I plan to get rid of with this remodel.
I think for these things I just want a cabinet. Anything else would take up too much room IMO! (Less room for acquiring more cooking stuff!)


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Amazo for the win in the 1st round.I believe the JL skill sets beat Avengers. in the 2nd round if Thor and hulk rip him in half and then god blast him as the fight begins its over. However if he replicates EMH powers its a wrap.
I always thought it was kinda frustrating that a machine could replicate powers so effectively.I mean its made from most likely cutting edge fibers and alloys but I never understood how it was able to make him invulnerable like superman or able to generate powers on the same level. It would have to map him genetic structure, mimic his Kryptonian dna, replicate his yellow sun absorbing abilities and fast track it to match his age and level of solar absorption.All of that in a few seconds is mind boggling.
Finally new episodes and the 29th is soo close. Hmmm I wonder when they will give Mal his powers? He must be tired of being on monitor Duty. It's kinda like towards the end of JLU when Mr Terrific was on monitor duty.I know he has no powers but it woulda been nice to see him in action alongside Batman,GL and Green Arrow.
I see what you are saying. I always though of mutants as the next evolutionary step of humanity. I mean it would seem logical to anyone residing in that world. Hatred for mutants I always thought stemmed from jealousy. Who wouldn't be jealous of the guy who could bench press a Buick or shoot lasers from his eye. Yes I can see the dangers of some massive mutant abilities, but,wouldn't they be equally as dangerous to mutants and humans alike?Unless you are invulnerable.If mutants were real and I didn't have a cool power I know I would be jealous as hell. Doesn't mean I would want to make them extinct. Cyclops leadership decisions are questionable. Why take your people and separate them from humanity, why try to differentiate yourself.Wouldn't that make you and easier target and a greater source of concern.With human and civil right movements that should have existed you would think they wouldn't want to be seen as different as some people don't want to be seen by the color of their skin or sexuality. I don't necessarily see mutant extinction as a big deal cause they are the next step and even if someone tries to eliminate all of the mutants as time shows they will be a resurgence again.
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Legion of Super Heroes - I think they are due for an animated movie they have a nice roster of peeps they could throw together
Suicide Squad would be nice lots of room to work there
Teen Titans( I would like to but they had their own series so its not necessary but with the wide roster it would be cool or an old school 1980's themed version might be pretty slick)
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"Would I want to be a super hero in the DC universe?"
I mean when you have a dude like Superman Flying around all Godly and super powerful the thought of wanting to help people is very daunting.
You have Lois Lane writing constant love letters articles about him saving the day and hidden messages about how much she was to suck him off and swallow his kids.
It's like mother@# you could instantly vaporize, lobotomize, decapitate sneeze out the universe why must you pretend to hold back its like you just playing with us and secretly taunting us just how great you are. Don't get me wrong I appreciate him saving the day an all but I wouldn't want to be in his shadow as a super hero. I surprise no one in the Justice League from day one when superman says something like I can handle this myself I don't want anyone to get hurt just say F...kyou I'm out.


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"To Quit or Not"
This book was short and worth the listen. His concept of what the Dip is and being honest with yourself about your projects is worth while to consider. Some of it I disagreed with initially but in the end, it is actually applicable for all of us. We just don't want to listen or believe it. The best concepts are the ones that are obvious to us only after someone has said it! This maybe one of those.
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I am thinking of installing engineered wood in my house in Houston,TX. It has to be engineered wood because of humidity. I want to go with either Brazilian Cherry or Santos Mahogany - the color of which MUST compliment / match the color of my existing red oak flooring downstairs.
This flooring will go on second floor where I have Berber carpet on plywood. The staircases and the trims will (including risers and treads) will have the same wood.
I planning to give the work to a flooring company which will provide me the wood, all the accessories - glues,trims, staircase nose etc. and the labor
I NEED your help in
0) Deciding the brand. I am thinking of going with either Johnson or Mannington 5" plank.
1) Calculating the cost of complete installation (excluding staircase) using a 5 mm thick APC cork underlayment which will be glued to plywood and wood will be glued to the cork. Approx. area including 7 % wastage is 1405 Sq Ft.
1.1) How much shall I pay for leveling the the surface since my house is 11 years old and at few places it may have some tips. I know it is hard to guess unless we take out the carpet BUT for estimating how much should it cost? What kind of leveling cement will you use?
2)Calculating cost for the complete installation on the stair case including risers. The stair case has 15 steps (including 2 large landing areas due to curvature of the staircase).
You need to get quotes from several local flooring stores and compare them, but you also need to re-examine your specs for the job. Some of them are incorrect and a waste of money.
What's wrong with using red oak upstairs. It will be much more cohesive than using an exotic would. The graining pattern in the oak will also be much more forgiving to live with as far as maintenance than the closed smooth grain of either of your choices, especially if you choose a gloss finish.
Glue down is for concrete, not a second floor with a wood subfloor. That's a naildown situation.


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The Butler-Robideau Trial
Peltier's Co-Defendants
Darrelle "Dino" Butler
and Bob Robideau stood trial separately from Leonard Peltier who,
convinced he would never receive a fair trial in the United States, had
fled to Canada.
The defense team succeeded in
getting the trial moved from racist South Dakota to Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. Cedar Rapids was, however, a predominantly white
city and concerns remained as to the likelihood of Butler and Robideau receiving a fair trial.
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began setting the stage for the
defendants' convictions. Agents warned local police that carloads of
American Indian Movement (AIM) "terrorists" were descending on the town.
On May 11,1976, U.S. marshals visited every office in the Federal Building
(where the trial was to be held), telling folks to prepare for shooting
incidents and the seizure of hostages and advising them that marshals on
the roof would be on the lookout for marauding Indians.
Elsewhere, rumors about alleged renegade
activity ran rampant. A report allegedly emanating from Connecticut police
intelligence, for example, stated that a "terrorist" group affiliated with
AIM had hatched a plan "to kill a cop a day." The report failed to mention
that the organization referenced was defunct.
On June 22, the FBI released a teletype that
was distributed to law enforcement agencies throughout the country. It
claimed that 2,000 AIM "Dog Soldiers" trained in "the Northwest Territory"
would fan out across South Dakota and would kidnap, bomb, burn, snipe...
all to disrupt the Bicentennial Celebration.
When the 2,000 "Dog Soldiers" didn't show up
in South Dakota and the rest of the FBI's scare campaign was shown to be a lie, the Cedar
Rapids community began to look at AIM members, who had peaceably assembled
there for the trial, with a fresh eye and view the government's machinations
with skepticism.
Evidence Heard
Presided over by Judge Edward McManus, the
trial commenced on June 7, 1976.
The defendants admitted that they were
present at the shoot-out and had exchanged fire with the FBI agents in the
course of defending their women and children.
In a search for the truth,
Judge McManus allowed a broad range of evidence to be heard, often over
the vigorous objections of the prosecutor. This allowed the jury to
receive a full explanation of how the shoot-out had occurred and why
the Native defendants reacted as they did.
Testimony was heard about the Pine Ridge
"Reign of Terror" and from the director of the FBI himself, Clarence
Kelley, on the Bureau's counterintelligence activities and tactics.
Testimony prompted by the defense attorneys also brought forward a pattern
of FBI misconduct in other prosecutions of AIM members, specifically those
occurring after
Wounded Knee II.
During the trial, a key prosecution witness, Mr. Draper,
also admitted that he had been threatened by the FBI and as a result had changed
his testimony based on agents' instructions, so as to support the
government's position. Another prosecution witness also was shown to have
lied on the witness stand.
The Verdict
Clearly, the evidence heard at trial was
sufficient to convince the jury of the defendants' claims. Further, the government's behavior before and during the trail
severely damaged its credibility. In July, the jurors found that
there was no evidence to link Butler and Robideau to the fatal shots. Moreover,
the exchange of gun fire from a distance was deemed an act of self-defense.
For more
information, read
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse (Viking, 1983).
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information contained on this site is derived from
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse by Peter Matthiessen, the
work on the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the Peltier case.
The author
successfully defended against lawsuits brought by former Governor and
Congressman William Janklow from South Dakota (convicted of
manslaughter in 2003, jailed, and forced to resign his congressional seat in
disgrace) and FBI Special Agent David Price in three different states,
surviving an eight-year litigation. As acknowledged by the courts, Matthiessen's reputation for not being sensationalistic or scandalous
is well known. He is a highly respected author and his works have
received wide acclaim.
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how can my house be worth $100,000 less than the last 4 sales in our development in the last year?
Unfortunately Zillow derives much of its value information from sales that are not current. Yes, realtors do check values and run comparable market analysis prior to placing a value on a listing. There is lots of good information on Zillow but they are frequently out-dated on current values when homeowners depend on their information on pricing. Especially, since today we are in a "seller's" market. I agree with you that values have increased in the past 6 months. I hope this helps to understand the Zillow estimate.
halfplex question
There is an obvious discrepancy in value - oftentimes values posted through Zillow are only guidelines (not accurate value) and they may be looking at the date of purchase which is not an accurate way to do this. In order to obtain value you need to look at what similar properties have sold for in the past 6 mos in similar neighborhood. I never look at the value of the attached unit but rather consider sales in the area and what the market inventory is if you were to considering selling. One of these numbers is not accurate and without viewing the property I cannot tell you which one is incorrect. I hope this information is helpful to you.
halfplex question
You mention the other unit is $45K more than yours - can I assume you both have your properties listed for sale at this time? Perhaps there is a difference in the interior condition/upgrades? What street are you located on? I would need to understand how you know for sure there is a $45K difference as the recent market has been changing with values are on the rise.
House Selling in California
Property values in Central Davis are fairly good these days - perhaps a rental would be a safe bet (depending upon the amount of rent you will charge). I agree a good tax accountant would be your best resource as this will end up a tax question when all is done.
What is the going rate for selling agents. It was 5% years ago. Are they accepting less?
Commission varies by areas and market competition. I always recommend you start at 6% but can reduce to 5% if there is a need to do this later in lieu of price reductions. I don't want to lose any agents who will look at commissions before determining what properties to show (I do not do this but many out-of-area agents will). My time and expensive marketing programs warrant the higher commission and my job is to get the home sold in the shortest amount of time - so whatever it takes and seller agrees is what I will do.
I found info on a property previously when searching zillow - now it cannot find this prop-why?
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He called the vessel an apocalypse survival pod because of its waterproof features and design that will make it float and even withstand an earthquake or tsunami, Mr Liu claimed. The pod can hold 30 people up to two months. It is made of fiberglass casing and steel frame weighing 4,000 kilogrammes.
It has seat belts, oxygen tanks, power generators, batteries and food supplies.
So far, Mr Liu, a furniture maker who lives in Hebei province which is just outside of Beijing, has built seven such pods which cost him $300,000. However, there are still no buyers for the seven pods.
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ChristaHamilton 1855 days ago
nom nom nom nom :-)
steppedonalego 1888 days ago
Hmmm, nummy!!! And I disagree it would taste better in Nfld.. lol. That's west coast faire :) Nfld has wonderful cuisine, too, though! Heck, I could go for some Chess's right now! Chips and dressing allllll the way! lol. Or some gorgeous Atlantic lobster,
987KRock 1888 days ago
Mmm, it'd taste better in Newfoundland though.
browneyedcougar 1888 days ago
Too pretty to eat! Should be hanging on a wall! :)
HannahMatthau 1888 days ago
never had any so I'll take your word for it lol but I agree with @CdnBrat sharing is caring haha :P
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CdnBrat 1888 days ago
Yea!! Sharing???
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Knowing El Pistolero, he's got $20 on a cock fight.
I was thinking that the law was after him or something. Quick fleeing to Mexico is the only reason I can see for wanting to live in TX.
Adios, f00! Don't drink the water!
EP, you driving down there?
If you are.... and if you are a gun owner, whatever you do, be VERY careful not to even have one loose shotgun shell rolling around under your seat. They will hang your arse out to dry if they even find a tiny 22 rimfire round on you. Strange but true....
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With the second generation Moto X and Moto G out in the world, there are some who are wondering when the even-cheaper-than-the-Moto-G smartphone, the Moto E, will see a second model. Those who have lost faith will be happy to know that rumors coming out of Greece has the new Moto E coming "soon enough."
Motorola Mobility stepping up efforts in wearable tech
Motorola Mobility recently posted a job listing for a senior director of industrial design for wearables, indicating the Google-owned unit is looking to ramp up their efforts in the wearable device market space. This should not be that big a surprise when one considers Google's efforts with their Glass project and all of the smartwatch devices coming out from several vendors. The position listing indicates the person will "provide strategic leadership, champion innovation and institute best practices to create a new world class wearable's (sic) design group within Motorola."
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Motorola Mobility has a new, colorful logo
With Motorola Mobility apparently on the path to releasing the Motorola X phone sometime this year, the company appears to have decided now is the time to reveal a new logo. The company has kept the unique "M" badge as part of the logo. The image above shows a circle of colors around the "M" badge. This appears to represent the possible colors that can be used to surround the badge. Hit the break and you can see an example of the logo in the purple color as used on the Techweek web site. The new logo also includes the Motorola name beneath the graphic portion, but the typeface has been modified to a lowercase, thinner font. Text indicating Motorola is "a Google company" is also included. The new logo was discovered on the web site for Techweek, a technology conference site. The next scheduled event is the Chicago conference on June 27th – 29th.
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Google Confirms Motorola Mobility Will Acquire Viewdle
We knew Google was quietly on its way to making facial recognition just a little bit better, but now it has finally confirmed what the world already knew. A Motorola Mobility spokesman states:
"Motorola Mobility today announced that it has acquired Viewdle, a leading imaging & gesture recognition company. Motorola and Viewdle have an existing commercial agreement and have been collaborating for some time. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."
Now that the cat is out of the bag, the formal acquisition will mean a few things. The first thing is Viewdle's technology will allow it to allow Google users to easily tag photos of friends and family across Google+, Picasa and of course, Android. And hey, we can't have too many means to tag and identify our favorite contacts on the web, right?
source: CNet
Apple and Motorola Strike Licensing Deal in Germany
On Monday, a filing was made with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in which Motorola Mobility (Google) and Apple entered into a standard-essential (FRAND) patent license agreement. The agreement states that Apple is now licensed to use Motorola's FRAND patents in Germany. The royalty rate has yet to be set.
Now you have to understand, when it comes to standard-essential patents, the patent owner (Moto) must agree to a licensing deal with a competitor (Apple) if that competitor makes an offer to accept a licensing arrangement. The patent holder cannot refuse without blatantly violating antitrust law. That also means that Apple is essentially admitting to infringing the patents and is liable for past damages.
The filing only covers "cellular standard-essential" patents, leaving Wi-Fi and video codecs open for a later fight. Or separate licensing deals could be struck for those if both parties are tired of fighting.
Hmm, perhaps Microsoft had the right idea all along avoiding the courts and sleeping with its enemies instead. It sure is much less expensive.
source: foss patents
via: engadget
ITC rules Apple did not violate Motorola wifi patent, case headed back to courtroom
Folks in Cupertino and Apple fans around the world are surely in a good mood going into this weekend with the recently announced results of the Apple v Samsung trial in which Apple has prevailed (at least for now). More good news for Apple came out of the ITC today in determining that Apple had not violated a Motorola patent on some wifi technology. The ITC commission also exonerated Apple with regard to two other patents.
An ITC judge had originally ruled in Motorola's favor and Apple was facing a ban of their devices had the commission's review not gone in their favor. The possibility of a ban still exists as the case has been sent back to the original judge for a new review regarding the possibility that Apple violated a non-standards-based patent. This will effectively "reset" the case, so it will likely drag on for at least another year. In the meantime, Motorola has started a new action against Apple alleging more patent violations.
source: Engadget
Details emerge in Motorola's new patent lawsuit against Apple
Last Friday Google's Motorola Mobility unit filed a new lawsuit against Apple alleging a variety of patent infringements. Filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Motorola is seeking a ban on imports of most of Apple's product portfolio. Any device that "utilize(s) wireless communication technologies to manage various messages and content" is covered by the lawsuit. This covers not just mobile devices like iPads and iPhones, but computer devices like the iMac or MacBook Pro as well.
The ITC made the full complaint available on-line so we are now able to review which seven patents Motorola is claiming Apple has infringed upon:
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Motorola Avoids U.S. Import Ban Of Smartphones & Tablets
Looks like Motorola Mobility has recently been proactive in avoiding a ban of the imports of its various devices. According to reports, there was a recent International Trade Commission ruling that specified certain MOTO devices infringed on technology that makes it possible for MOTO device users to use the devices in order to generate meeting requests and schedule gatherings. The devices named are: the Atrix, Backflip, Bravo, Charm, Cliq, Cliq 2, Cliq XT, Defy, Devour, Droid 2, Droid 2 Global, Droid Pro, Droid X, Droid X2, Flipout, Flipside, Spice and the Xoom tablet. While Apple immediately comes to mind for most Android users, it's actually Microsoft who believes MOTO infringed on certain patents, as highlighted by spokeswoman Becki Leonard:
"While we can't share specific details, we have employed a range of proactive measures to ensure there is no continuing infringement under the ITC's interpretation of this single Microsoft patent".
For those of you unfamiliar, here's a quick rundown to help refresh your memory: Microsoft accused Motorola Mobility of infringing nine patents in a complaint filed in October 2010. Both companies ended up in a quiet, but significant legal battle in which MOTO was found not guilty on infringement of all but one of the patents. Fast-forward to May and we find the ITC ruled that Motorola Mobility infringed on the one patent, which leads us to MOTO now trying to avoid a ban of imports for its different devices.
The infringement claim is indeed a serious one, MOTO at least knew there was an easy workaround in order to keep its devices on retailers' shelves. The main option is simply removing the meeting-scheduling technology from its smartphones and tablets since Microsoft originally believed MOTO should have licensed the technology.
source: Latinos Post
Eric Schmidt On Google: "We Always Wanted To Be In The Hardware Business"
Google head honcho Eric Schmidt recently stopped by the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho to share with the fine folks in the audience Google's new Nexus 7 and Nexus Q. While offering a show-and-tell of both products, Schmidt took some time to also share Google's vision for the future and what it has intended to do all along when it comes to the hardware business. Schmidt highlights:
"We always wanted to be in the hardware business. Larry and Sergey have always wanted to do hardware in one form or another. This was a way to get into it quickly."
While there's no indication Google is trying to be a hardware company (after all— the company's foundation is on both its search engine and advertising), Google obviously is looking above and beyond. After all, it has special projects in the making such as the famed Project Glass and lest we forget— it did acquire a certain handset maker last year which Schmidt himself promises will bring "a new batch of products" soon-to-be ready for prime time. Now that we know Eric, Sergey and Larry are clearly working on some goodies behind the scenes, one has to wonder what else the world can be treated to.
source: New York Times
Atrix HD Will Have Locked Bootloader, But Providing User-Unlock Method Is Motorola's Goal
Motorola confirmed tonight, in a series of tweets, that the Atrix HD will indeed have a locked and signed bootloader. This means that altering the kernel on the Atrix HD will not be possible, limiting the customization possibilities of the phone. In other words, no custom ROMs. The phone, however, should still be rootable.
It's not the end of the world, though, since Moto also tweeted the following:
"…our goal is still to provide a way to unlock the bootloaders on our devices to those who wish to do so, more details to come."
So it seems that although the Atrix HD will launch with a locked bootloader, an unlock method may be coming in the hopefully not-too-distant future.
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Peller Family Estateswww.pellericewine.com
The Peller family have been making wine in Niagara for three generations. At 43º latitude, the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, home to Peller Family Estates, is within the same latitudinal range as Southern France, Rioja in Spain, Chianti Classico in Italy and Oregon in the USA. The Niagara Peninsula is the only place in the world where every single year the summers are so warm red wine grapes can be ripened, but the winters are cold enough to make Icewine (but never so cold that the vines do not survive).
Grapes for Peller's Icewines are always picked at temperatures of at least -10ºC, with the grapes frozen on the vine and hand-picked in the middle of the cold Canadian night. Once picked, the grapes are pressed immediately while still frozen. Authentic Icewine is very different from other dessert wines; prior to being picked in late December, the grapes freeze and then thaw 8 to 10 times. Each time they freeze, new and more complex flavours are released into the juice from the grape. The signature of great Icewine is the balancing tension between sweetness and acidity. These sublime wines are guaranteed to make an indelible impression on you – once tasted, never forgotten!
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NV Ice Cuvée Sparkling, Peller(6x75cl)
Very fine bubbles spiral upwards, through this brilliant yellow straw coloured wine. The bouquet of apricot, yeast and ripe apple, with hints of honey, are followed by tropical fruits on the palate and a refreshing sweet grapefruit finish.
NV Ice Cuvee Rosé, Peller(6x75cl)
A medium-bodied, refreshing sparkler that is slightly off-dry, yet finishes dry as a result of the delicate tannins from the Cabernet Franc. On the nose there are wonderful aromas of strawberry, peach juice, watermelon and currant. On the palate this wine is bursting with red berries and currants which linger through on the finish with an added note of spice.
2013 Vidal Icewine, Peller(12x37.5cl)
A gold yellow colour with an aromatic bouquet of lemon marmalade, carmelized oranges, golden pineapple and a touch of honey. A rich, medium to full-bodied wine with explosive flavours of honey, golden pineapple, star anise and brown sugar. Sweet citrus and star fruit linger on the finish.
2012 Riesling Icewine, Peller(12x37.5cl)
Peller Riesling has a delicate straw yellow colour with an intriguing aroma of lemon drops, quince, Bartlett pear and golden raspberries, with a touch of floral honey. On the palate this Icewine displays a luscious yet elegant mouth-feel with fruit flavours of lemon, melon, papaya, mango and orange. It has a refreshing acidity and a long length.
2013 Cabernet Franc Icewine, Peller(12x37.5cl)
Deep salmon pink colour with an aromatic bouquet of rhubarb, raspberry, blackberry a touch of spice and herbal notes. A rich mouth-feel with wonderful fruit flavours of red berries and rhubarb. Red currants, spice and pomegranate on a long lingering finish. Soft delicate tannins and the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity provide great mouth-feel.


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Splendid. Just splendid.
This piece has wonderful voice. I'm very selective about music which I hear. I have no specialty for metal or trance or anything, I just listen to music which is good. And, well, this is.
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Man! I go into a tunnel-vision insanity-craze and start staring wide-eyed at the monitor screen whenever Iisten to your music. (which is very frequently...) Should I contact a doctor? =/
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I just have to say this is a really cool song ><. Cool effects, good supports, something new every time, great song.
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Watch This Epic Taylor Swift/Meghan Trainor 'All About That Shake' Mashup [VIDEO]
Watch Mikey Wax's epic mashup of Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' and Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass'!
Watch Mikey Wax's epic mashup of Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' and Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass'!
America's sweetheart, Taylor Swift, is the latest celebrity to join the ranks to endorse Diet Coke and it true Taylor fashion, she brings the cute!
Never one to take unfair criticism lying down, Taylor Swift has fired back against criticism she considers sexist.
Swifties, Taylor Swift has just unveiled the opening track on '1989' -- 'Welcome to New York'!
Taylor Swift's love for the culinary arts have been well-documented over the years, as she's often shared photos of making baked goods for co-workers and her fans as well. So it only seems fitting that she teamed up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to film a 'Shake It Off' spoof titled 'Bake It Off' in an effort to raise money for Stand Up to Cancer.
Today's (Oct. 17) release of lyric snippets (posted above -- check 'em out!) are a little less cryptic than the last, but that doesn't mean we want to hear the full song any less.
The promotional machine known as Taylor Swift is about to kick into high gear with the upcoming release of her new album 1989. In advance of its release, Taylor surprised groups of super fans by treating them to a special listening sessions to hear the new album in its entirety.
Taylor Swift's back with a brand-new commercial for Diet Coke -- and this one features multiplying kittens and a sneak peek at a never-before-heard track from '1989.'
Taylor spoke candidly with InStyle about the possibility of eventually getting married and having children.
Taylor Swift covered the November 2014 issue of InStyle and revealed '1989' stands for 'something different.' Read more here!
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We returned home from a wonderful family vacation at the Hard Rock Vallarta. We traveled from 1/5 -1/15/13. As a founding VIP member, we were very concerned about the split properties with Palace and Hard Rock. This was our first visit to PV and our first experience with Hard Rock. To our surprise, it exceeded our expectations. The staff was wonderful!!! Enrique welcomed us when we arrived, Issac at the front desk was very professional and greeted us daily, Oscar's daily smile I truly will miss, Elizabeth is such a great hostess, Ricardo and Mercedes kept me moving with morning aerobics, biking and all around fun! Israel the sushi chef is awesome, the best spicy tuna roll ever at poolside. Tito, Juan and Miguel our pool servers kept us hydrated and happy.
In past reviews, the Ipename restaurant was rated really low. In our experience, it was great. All the meats were tender and tasty. I would make a suggestion to possibly get rid of the salad bar and offer a menu of side dishes instead. Our servers Rudolfo and Mike were so nice and introduced us to our new favorite cocktail.. Caipirinha. Cheers!!
The Zen restaurant was equally yummy and our server Daniel took very good care of us! Best Mexican coffee and show !!
The Italian restaurant was so beautiful in that it sits right on the beach. Our meals here were hit and miss. One dinner was not really good, the meats and seafood were all over cooked, but on another night it was fine.
One evening they had a Mexican buffet and show. The Al Pastor was the best we have ever tasted!! but the Hawaiian night buffet, we thought was not very good.
As far as entertainment, our favorite was the evening they had a band play at poolside. They were great! also loved the popcorn.
When we were here, the noise factor was not a problem. We are concerned that if the resort was at full capacity the noise level for many of the rooms could be loud. We did speak with other guests that told us that the Hard Rock properties do need to make sure to keep the sound level comfortable for all guests.
There has been a lot of complaints about the bonus points. We do agree that paying the tax doesn't seem fair, especially for members. This is something new that we never had to pay for. We also feel that as members, we should be able to use more of the bonus money for the spa, especially if you are there 7-10 days and the resort is not at full capacity. It used to be that if you were a member there were things that members only received. For example, if you wanted the Concierge Level room, you had to become a member to book that, now you can use your bonus points to upgrade. We just feel that since we have paid a huge amount of money up front, that we should be treated a bit differently than someone who comes in on a travel deal. We do believe that Palace and Hard Rock need to re- evaluate member perks. Additionally, members were never contacted when the split happened.
With all that being said, we really do enjoy our vacations at the Palace/Hard Rock Resorts. Thank you to all the staff that made this such a memorable trip!
PS - Even though tips are not expected, please tip these wonderful people, they treat you so well and deserve it!
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Breville Smart Convection Toaster Oven
Breville Smart Convection Toaster Oven
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|Product Type: Toaster oven
|Finish: Silver
|Primary Material: Steel
|Cooking Modes: Roast; Defrost
|Dual Control: No
|Digital: Yes
|Auto Shut Off: No
|Power Indicator Light: Yes
|LED Display: Yes
|Number of Slices: 6
|Cool Touch Exterior: No
|Toaster/Convection Oven Capacity: 0.8 Cubic Feet
|Country of Manufacture: Imported
|Product Warranty: 1 Year
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"Hi, is the Baking & Broiling pan included? Also, what is the size of the Non-Stick Pizza Pan? " asked by Ginny
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Breville Smart Convection Toaster Oven
About the ManufacturerAt the 1932 Melbourne Cup, Bill O'Brien and Harry Norville, decided to invest their funds into something they'd long dreamt of and started Breville Radio. The word Breville is a derivative of these founder's names. But by the late 50's, television had all but replaced the radio, and as such Breville's focus turned to small appliances. To this day, Breville's products range from espresso machines and coffee makers, to blenders, toasters, grills, woks, and rice cookers. The unique combination of genuine innovation and beautiful design has resonated strongly with U.S. consumers. From New Zealand to the UK, toasted sandwiches are still affectionately called Brevilles, so much so that the term has been added to the Australian dictionary. The sandwich maker's success was soon followed by the iconic Kitchen Wizz food processor, together with a range of high-performances.
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I have had my new convection toaster oven for over a month now and I really like it. The controls are intuitive, and there are many convenient features, for instance the oven rack automatically extends when the door is opened when it is in the middle position. Broiler temp extends up to 500 degF, a nice feature when you want to sear meat. The 1800 watts of power make toasting quick. I also like the fact that I can turn off the convection fan manually. I only have three minor quibbles: first there is no oven light, so you have to either open the door to check on what's cooking or you have to have a flashlight handy. Also the broiler pan is enameled, a nice feature, but the pizza pan is non-stick which is even nicer, I wish they had made the broiler pan non stick also. The also recommend hand washing both the broiler and pizza pans, I would have preferred them to be dishwasher safe. However, for the convenience and flexibility of this unit these are minor complaints.
Just what the chef ordered!
JK from Bothell, WA– Verified Buyer
Love this toaster oven. It cooks fast and evenly with convection heat. But what's amazing is how quickly it preheats. No more waiting 15 minutes plus for the big gas oven to hit 425 degrees. We use it for almost everything...fish, burgers, pizzas, toast and more and it works great. The most important feature of this oven is its 1800 watts of power. I had a Cuisinart before that had 1800 watts and it did a great job. Anything less to me is a waste...it just takes too long to cook items. That being said however, Breville beats Cuisinart hands down. Yes it's pretty pricey for a toaster oven...but this device is so much more than a toaster oven. I'm looking forward to using it for holidays when there never seems to be enough oven space to cook a big meal. And since the Breville holds a 9 x 13 pan...it's almost like having a second oven.
You get what you pay for.
Justin from Wisconsin– Verified Buyer
This saying works both good and bad. My wife and I were looking for a toaster oven to last for years and as much as possible replace our regular oven. And that's exactly what we got--probably even better than our regular oven. It fits up to 13 inches diameter pizza, etc., and even includes both a pizza tray and baking tray that fit perfectly in the compartment. The oven is smart when it comes to choosing the right time and heat to prep your food perfectly, with lots of options and functions for you to manually fine-tune it outside of the presets. It's exactly what you should expect for one of the most expensive toaster ovens on the market--one of the most awesome and most effective and most reliable. I have no complaints, and I expect it to last us long and serve us well.
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Jeanette from Elmer NJ– Verified Buyer
The Smart Oven is worth every penny spent. I hesitated to make the purchase but after checking reviews of all brands I finally decided to try it. It's everything that the advertisements claim. My husband is continually amazed at it's capabilities and we're both very happy with it. It's a great value and I have no complaints about the product. It fits comfortably on my counter, it's extremely quiet, even when the convection fan is on, and there is little to no heat detected on the outside when cooking for long periods of time. Very even heat when baking and roasting. I't a great unit and I would defiantly recommend it. It may cost more, but you get lots more than other brands offer.
A little pricey, but a great oven!
Mike N. from Burlingame, CA– Verified Buyer
When our 12-year old toaster finally died, we wanted one unit to replace the toaster and our old, flimsy Black & Decker toaster oven. The Breville has been a great choice. It is handsome enough that we leave it on the counter now. It works great as a toaster. As an oven, the heat is spread out very evenly. I especially love the pull-out rack feature, using magnets, when the oven door is opened. We use the oven EVERY day.
Felicitas from Brooklyn, NY– Verified Buyer– Top 1000 Reviewer
This oven is simply awesome!!! Stopped using my big one totally. This one is so much better. Easy to operate, heats up super fast, bakes broils etc to perfection. Big enough for a cake, 12 muffins, much more. Its just amazing how well this works.
Best toaster oven ever!
Karen from Glendale, AZ– Verified Buyer
This is the best toaster oven I've ever owned. I was hesitant to purchase such a high priced toaster oven, but it's well worth it. It's small, but will still cook a 12" pizza. It cooks evenly though out the whole oven. My last toaster oven burned food in the rear corners. I do like that the top 2 racks automatically pop out when you open the door. I haven't figured out why the bottom rack that you cook most on doesn't pop out though. It does get slightly hot on the outside but nothing that is completely bothersome.
Excellent Toaster Oven
Edward from Port Saint Lucie, FL– Verified Buyer
This is easily the best toaster oven I've ever used. The instruction manual seems a bit intimidating (and thick) at first, but fully half of it is in French for a good share of the Canadian market. It does take a bit of getting used to operating the oven, but once you get over the initial learning curve, it's pretty simple. From reading other users' comments, I knew that there would be an unpleasant odor from the "before initial use" conditioning, so I just did that outside on the patio. There were no odors at all once it was brought back inside. It has made toast very well and its bagel function is great. I am especially pleased that the crumb tray can be removed from outside the oven; my prior toaster oven's crumb tray had to be removed from inside and it was quite a struggle. The Breville arrived in less than 48 hours after the order was placed, and to date I've been extremely pleased with it.
My second oven, well my first now, the big one can take a break
Kary from Baldwin, NY– Verified Buyer
I heard a lot about this oven before I bought it, and I already own a couple of breville appliances so it made the choice easy. So when my other toaster oven retired, the breville was my next choice. What can I say, it delivers, heats up quickly, and so far been pretty happy, bread, bagels toasts evenly. I've made some stuffed shells in it the other day, came out great, was warm all the way thru. Havent made pizza yet in it, thats next to try. And it looks good just sitting on the counter as well.
I love this oven
your from Staten Island, NY– Verified Buyer
I ordered this toaster oven because all the reviews were so positive. I have to say that I liked it so much, I bought another for my vacation home and a friend who was staying with us bought one too after seeing how well it works. It really toasts foods perfectly and is big enough to bake in if you don't feel like turning on the oven. It also has a nice modern look that blends well with my kitchen.
OUR SKU # VIL1028Smart Convection Toaster Oven is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: BOV800XL