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 …
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: …
If you drink a lot of water or milk when you’re eating, it’s likely a bit of air will go down with your food. Eventually, that air needs to escape, and a burp is the result. The analogy might not be perfect, but you get the point. Too much air in your belly needs to …
Is your kitchen faucet turned off, but the water is still running? While it’s not the end of the world, it is annoying. The good news is that it is easy and inexpensive to fix a leaky faucet. All you need to are some tools and replacement parts. Quick Answer: If your faucet is turned off, but the water …
LED lights can do things like power computers and form images on big screen TVs. They also make light up faucets. These are sure to impress. Guests love them, they are efficient, and you can see what’s going on in the dark. Plus they are fun, if you have kids it can help you get …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you have never heard of a pre-rinse kitchen faucet, perhaps you’ve seen one without realizing it. These tall, snaking water spray heads are often seen in commercial kitchens and restaurants or as a background piece on cooking shows. Besides their reputation for generating strong blasts of water, they are known for being a little …
When you plan to replace or install a kitchen faucet in your home, it is essential to know some information about sink faucets, such as standard hole size and spacing. Your new faucet needs to match the number of holes in the kitchen sink. Be sure to verify that the space between the holes fits …
