pinus resinosa could not be more wrong for that spot.. than any other species ... you can NOT put a species tree in there ... i wont waste my time posting the golden spreader pix .... if you have rejected them in toto ... let me know otherwise .. no real problem either way ... all forest pines.. species.. are too soft wooded.. and grow to aggressively [about 3 to 5 feet a year] .. and should NOT be planted that close to a house ... let alone hanging on a wall .. ken Here is a link that might be useful: pinus resinosa habitat

Thanks annettacm, for your response. Yes, it would keep the dust from accumulating. I came across your before and after pictures last night, and your floor plan looks very similar to mine. I love how you opened up the dining room and incorporate all the space. Hmmmm (I can't go there - I told my DH I would not move any walls!) Back to my crown molding questions. I want to be sure that the different heights look in proportion, so I think I just need to be careful that the trim extension/filler on the 48" doesn't get too big/tall (the KD is telling me 2-3"). Does anyone think the heights look out of proportion if 48" cabs have that 2-3" filler trim piece and the 42" cabs don't? It adds expense and I'd rather save some dollars there if it would look fine and in proporation without. Thanks everyone!

Ok, I must be confused then where these under cabinet Wiremold boxes draw their power from. I doubt anything illegal is present. More likely a kitchen lights on one, wire mold on another. I elected to replace wall receptacles for Plugmold but got Wiremold. I am seeking a lower profile unit. Here are a few products and I'm wondering if any one has a less costly alternative. Obviously that's why Wiremold was done: $$$ but nice http://www.tasklighting.com/application-photos/angle-power-strip/10088846 Recent electrician's discussion: http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=151094 Very cost effective, nicer than an outlet box, but vertical height is 1.5" so will show even more: http://yblighting.com/hubbell-ru100ss-netselect-under-cabinet-counter-slim-fit-box-ss.html Wish I could do recessed at point where romex comes out, but seem to recall thats against code. Flush look. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-1-Gang-Recessed-Duplex-Power-Outlet-White-R52-00689-00W/202066691#.Uc8JGByp0TN . Thanks for your response, I will ask about your point but suspect I got the circuitry wrong in my head not the electrician. Here is a link that might be useful: GW:I was expecting plug mold....???? Is this

EFC, OMG, just google counter stools and you will find enough sites online that you can browse from now till next Tuesday! You can even use the store's own search function to specify height, back, arm, look, materials..... During my last remodel I ordered a counter stool from Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA and footstools from Miami, FLA, USA on the same day. I had fun checking to see each day on the shipping company trackers where which item was, en-route. I believe Winnipeg won. It was like my own little parimutuel betting parlor.