[JB in TV]

Appreciate the comments.

I am aware that there are CFLs that are dimmable, but we really don't need these lights to dim.

KayakerNC, thanks for the Home Depot link, lots of good info on CFLs.

mulligan, We haven't looked at LEDs... I'll have a look and see what they might cost next time I am in Home Depot. Although we have all these CFLs....

I'm thinking the easiest and cheapest solution is to change out the dimmer swithches to regular switches. They can't cost more that $1 or 2 each, and are easy enough to change. I'm talking about 3 switches...Nook, and the two sets of ceiling lights in the kitchen.

Bill, thanks, you posted while I was typing...