With so many types of countertops to choose from and write about, we won’t run out of material (pun intended) for this and future posts. Granite, quartz, concrete, wood, Formica (laminate), and more come at different price points and degrees of difficulty to work with during installation or keeping clean. Quick Answer: When cutting a Formica …
Making a minor repair or replacing a part on a faucet is much easier than it used to be. Thanks to modern ingenuity, we can easily fix a leak or replace something like a shower faucet cartridge without breaking a sweat. But things don’t always go smoothly, especially with older hardware. Sometimes those stubborn bolts …
With the help of some knowledgeable DIY websites, blog posts, YouTube videos, and big DIY store staff, many plumbing tasks usually performed by licensed plumbers can be tackled by home improvement enthusiasts on their own. One such task is connecting two faucet supply lines together. This piece will walk you through enough basic information for you to …
It’s time to clean the sink again, but there’s a problem. No matter how hard I wipe, it’s impossible to get rid of soap scum and water spots. I keep scrubbing and scrubbing, and the film reappears like disappearing ink. The more soap I apply, the worse it seems to get. Has this ever happened …
Ancient Rome is famous for lavish luxuries and beautiful architecture, and roman style tubs take the art of relaxation to the next level. Modern bathers can soak in style with the elegant, vintage European feel of a roman tub. But what is a roman tub faucet? Roman Tub Faucet vs. Garden Tub Faucet You will …
Kitchen sinks come in such a variety of materials, colors, styles, number of basins, and installation methods that it can be a daunting task for homeowners to choose the right one. Stainless steel or granite? Copper or ceramic? White or black? The list goes on. Top mount or undermount sink? Maybe a farmhouse is the right choice. And is the …
We have discussed the Kraus brand in previous articles and ranked it in the top five brand names for faucets. See this brand comparison. Kraus was founded by Russel Levi and Michael Rukhlin, two entrepreneurs from New York, in 2007, as an importer of good quality faucets and sinks that it sells over the internet. …
The only time we think about our hot water heater is when it isn’t giving us hot water. Even then, all we want is for it to be fixed or replaced so we can take a shower, and we don’t think of anything else. But, there is more to think about than just taking that hot shower. How big a tank should …
We all use them, whether it’s to rinse the sink out after washing the dishes, rinsing off vegetables, or filling an electric hot water pot to make our morning tea. The sprayer hose part of our kitchen faucet is ubiquitous, and some would say, indispensable. Delta is among the many brands with a sprayer hose. How They …
Almost every single appliance that uses water in your house has a flow restrictor. They can be found on every faucet or shower sold in the last couple of decades, as any manufacturer must include them. Flow restrictors are, in a nutshell, water savers and reduce a liquid or a gas flow. Apart from houses, …
Waiting for hot water isn’t exactly fun. Patience is a virtue, but not one you need to exercise when you are washing the dishes. It may only be a few minutes, but it can feel like hours. I’m the type of person that stands in front of a sink yelling, “Come on!” It’s not just …
Touchless kitchen faucets are the latest standard in kitchen sink technology. Hands free makes things easy, helps control the spread of dirt and germs, and it gives us that feeling of sophistication. But smart technology can make us feel dumb. Sometimes convenience comes with a learning curve—but once you figure it out, you’ll wonder how you ever …
Kitchen countertops and cabinetry are a major investment. They define the style of your kitchen and make a statement about your home. So, of course, you want to protect your investment and prolong their life and usefulness. When the sink was installed, and if it was installed correctly, the edges around it, whether top mounted or bottom …
Styles change often; things in one year are out the following year, replaced by the next new thing. From farmhouse sinks to wood or concrete countertops to double sinks, kitchen decor options are a very long list today. Among the favorite fixture finishes today, brushed nickel tops the list for kitchen sinks, faucets, and cabinet …
Among the many choices for kitchen faucets, one often seen in restaurant and public bathrooms are touch on, and touchless faucets also referred to as automatic faucets. However, they are both gaining in popularity for the home kitchen as well. Let’s chat about that. Let’s imagine you’ve been working in the garden or on your automobile …
We’ve written about water pressure in several past blog posts, including troubleshooting, likely causes, and how to resolve low-pressure experiences throughout your house. For instance, we know that if low water pressure is house-wide, the likely cause has something to do with your pipes or your water supply. Water Pressure Troubleshooting If the water pressure …
While you were visiting a neighbor who just had a kitchen remodel, you couldn’t take your eyes off the new sink. You’d never seen anything like it before, and it made that whole wall look spectacular. It was easy to envision yourself standing over that sink looking out the window to the back yard, and …
It’s unlikely you have ever thought of the aerator at the tip of your kitchen faucet, and why would you? As with many other things in our home, we don’t think about some appliances or fixture parts until they stop working. What is an aerator, and why is it in my kitchen faucet? Quick Answer: …