It's kind of funny.  Consumers spend more money on their kitchens than ever before and at the same time, families actually go out to dinner more often.  I don't know the exact "stats" but we have more extravagant kitchens but eat in them less.  

I agree with you Brian - families do out to eat more often. I think maybe it's due to greater economic affluence, two income families, younger generation with more money, a more pressurized and stressful lifestyle, more people spending more time in work than at home.

As long as there are still enough people who are willing to pay a premium for updated kitchens and baths, perhaps we'll yet be pulled out of the economic doldrums...

Yeah Brian (Schulman) - you're right! I guess the restaurants are still doing ok anyway.