I learned my lesson in the kitchen years ago.

Moen builds their stuff so it can be repaired. Nobody else seems to. Since our water comes from a mile down, faucets need to be picked apart periodically and all the mineral caked bits removed and replaced. Moen is the only outfit I know of that allows that to be done easily. They also have a rack in the store with all the bits.

and got new plumbing strongly recommended Kohler, especially for toilets. He said he's always run into trouble with American Standard toilets leaking. That's the only advice I have...

He refers to the other brand as American Substandard.

He also recommends Moen fixtures more than any other.

Kohler and Toto for toilets.

A couple plumbing supply houses I deal with won't carry Kohler because Kohler sells to big box stores. They won't display an item that they have to compete with big box retailers selling at big discounts. One rep told me "I can get you Kohler but we refuse to display it"

Fixtures in the last building I worked in were Toto and I always had the irrational urge to starting singing "I miss the rains down in Africaaa...". Not something one necessarily wants to do when you are standing shoulder to shoulder with co-workers...

We've never had any issues with them.

and for the tip. I just replaced the kitchen faucet a year ago and believe it is a peerless, however anything new going in will be Moen.

I called the garage door opener company to schedule an appointment for repair. What's wrong, said the lady. I explained. She said, Try cleaning off the photo eye, that's what can cause that. Two minutes walk out to the garage, rub, rub, presto, no more problem, saved me money, cost them a service fee. Thank you Fagan Garage Door company www.fagandoor.com in Rhode Island. They have never been anything but super. Just made the world a little nicer.

and to research very thoroughly. Thanks for sharing Paper Roses -- this will be filed away for future reference.