I see what you mean about the sourdough starter needing more time. I let mine sit for about ten days before it was really active and bubbly. The temperature in the room matters a lot so if your kitchen is cooler it might take longer. I use a mix of half whole wheat and half all purpose flour and that seems to help things along. Feeding it every twelve hours once it gets going keeps it happy. I had trouble at first too with it not rising much but once I switched to filtered water it made a big difference. The chlorine in tap water can slow things down. I also keep mine on top of the fridge where it is a bit warmer. Let me know if you want me to share my feeding schedule because it took a while to figure out the right balance of water and flour.

We went with the maple cabinets for the kitchen remodel and I am really glad we did. They have a warm tone that goes well with the quartz countertops we picked. The contractor said the install should take about three days total. They had to remove the old tile backsplash first and that took a whole day because it was glued on really well. I ordered the hardware online from a place that had good reviews and it arrived in about a week. The handles are a brushed nickel finish that should hold up well. We are still deciding on the paint color for the walls. Something light to keep the space feeling open. The whole project should be done by next month. Let me know if you want the contact info for the contractor because they have been very professional and easy to work with. The cost was reasonable and they clean up at the end of each day.