Today’s kitchen sinks come in so many different sizes, colors, materials, configurations, and installation methods that it can be a bit overwhelming to choose the right one for your kitchen design. Let’s look at all of those considerations beginning with the choices of installation methods with your countertop. Dual Mount Sink Installation Options Countertop Materials and …
You’ve seen them, no doubt. Maybe, you even have one or grew up in a household that had one. A double sink vanity, a vanity with two sinks instead of the customary one, is a true luxury no matter the house’s population. In a family of seven children, for instance, all in school at the …
What is a Sink Grid? You may know them as kitchen sink grids, sink racks, sink guards or sink grates, and they serve the purpose of protecting your sink. If you are a baker and make lots of cookies, you likely have a cookie rack, right? Yes, that kind of rack. They look very much alike, although …
A leaky faucet or problems with water flow are signs of a faulty sink cartridge. This means it may be time to take apart the faucet and replace the cartridge in the handle. Sometimes you may just need to clean the cartridge out. If you are looking for a guide on how to remove Grohe faucet …
Well, there’s a simple answer to that question, but as with all things simple, there are qualifiers. So, before we get to an answer, let’s consider some general information about water supply lines, their materials, faucet connector sizes, shut-off valves, and such. Quick Answer: The standard size for a kitchen faucet supply line is 3/8 …
Remodeling your home or just straight-up building a brand new house? You’re going to need some faucets to come with your appliances! Faucets aren’t one of those things that you get just to get by; they are one of your primary sources for getting water. Water is a prime essential for our health, safety, and …
A kitchen faucet is an appliance that you use daily, so much so that you automatically expect it to work. When it breaks down, it can really throw a wrench in your routine, if you’ll pardon the pun. Like all appliances, it needs routine maintenance. Perhaps there’s a leak, something’s broken, or you may need …
Dirty hands are one of the leading causes to how foodborne illnesses or bacteria spreads. Washing your hands is essential in not only keeping yourself clean and safe from any sort of bacteria or germs, but it preserves your home and environment, alongside your family and loved ones. COVID-19 is relentless as it will cling …
We all flush the toilet at least once a day—I hope, and the last thing you want to hear when you flush the toilet is your sink gurgling. Does your kitchen sink gurgle when the toilet is flushed? If this is happening, it means it’s usually a ventilation problem, or there is debris in the pipes. …
Building codes today require a minimum u value of insulation in all new construction and major renovations. Keeping the heat in and cool air out is a given in today’s world. But, in yesterday’s world pre-code, there were no such requirements. Houses were not insulated except, perhaps, for a little horsehair and clay. This left …
Dinner’s over, and it’s time to wash the dishes. With sleeves rolled up, you reach to turn the water on, and you’re surprised by a squirt in the face from a leaky kitchen faucet base. “Oh, no,” you say, “I need to seal that.” Or maybe you are installing a new faucet. You’re not intimidated, though. You have …
Since the invention of the garbage disposal in 1927 folks have been dealing with clogs. Is your garbage disposal sink not draining? Many households have a kitchen sink that only drains when the garbage disposal is on. This kind of thing can hamper your plans, or bring all kitchen operations to a standstill. There are two things you can do, call in the …
A faucet with an incorrectly selected spout reduces the overall functionality of the sink. This article will give some tips on how far the faucet should extend into the sink, whether the bathroom or kitchen and how your faucet choice could help avoid splashing water and other issues related to improper installation. We will first …
Faucets come in a variety of styles, sizes, and shapes to suit different purposes. You want to get the right one for your needs and one that will blend well with the design or theme of your space. This article focuses on the difference between two common faucets — the regular kitchen faucet and the …
Are RV faucets different than home faucets? This question is common among RV enthusiasts. RV sink faucets and home faucets are typically the same on the surface, but one difference is how they connect to the plumbing system. You may need to use adapters to replace your recreational vehicle’s faucet with a regular faucet. Otherwise, …
Are you having problems with your kitchen faucet? Maybe you need to change a malfunctioning faucet cartridge or filter. Or you want to check for a leak or clean the inside of your faucet. To fix any of these issues, you’ll need to remove the handle. Taking off a faucet handle without a screw can …
Regardless of how strong your kitchen faucet is, it will eventually develop a problem. For instance, the faucet’s handle may become loose, leading to an inability to control water pressure or even shut off the water. Being unable to control water pressure can stop you from working as efficiently at the sink as you may …
Are you tired of scooping food scraps out of your sink’s drainer? Does your family make a mess trying to scrape dishes into the garbage can? And what about trying to get that over-cooked gunk off the bottom of your pots and pans—without clogging your sink’s drain? You’ve probably been dreaming of a garbage disposal …