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Can You Paint a Stainless Steel Sink?

Can You Paint A Stainless Steel Sink

If your kitchen sink is in dire need of an upgrade and you’re not particularly thrilled about dropping several hundred dollars on a replacement, consider refinishing your sink. A fresh coat of paint can help spice up your sink, making it appear newer than it is. Plus, you can choose just about any color you …

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How to Clean a Sink Grid

How To Clean A Sink Grid

Sink grids are handy inserts that fit into the bottom of a kitchen sink to protect the dink from damage. There are numerous different sizes, shapes, and designs to meet the needs of varying sink designs. Whether you have a Blanco sink grid, Franke sink grid, or any other brand, keeping them clean can be …

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How to Measure For an Undermount Kitchen Sink

Undermount Kitchen Sink

Whether you’re revamping your kitchen or installing a new sink in your freshly-built kitchen, undermount kitchen sinks are an excellent choice. They sit flush (flat) with the countertop, neatly situated in a minimalistic style. If you’re planning on installing an undermount kitchen sink and aren’t sure where to start, keep reading for a quick, helpful …

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Fireclay vs Cast Iron Sink: What is the Difference?

Fireclay Vs Cast Iron Sink What Is The Difference

Choosing the perfect finishing touch for your home can be tricky, especially with all of the options on the market. Both fireclay and cast iron sinks are excellent options, but each brings individual pros and cons to the table. If you’re looking to purchase a farmhouse style or apron sink, you may be wondering what …

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How to Remove a Delta Sink Stopper

How To Remove A Delta Sink Stopper

In many Delta faucet kits, there is a sink stopper included. When properly installed, the stopper allows you to trap water in the sink by pulling up on the rod behind the faucet, closing the drain. Once you decide to drain the sink, you can push the rod down, open the drain, and allow the …

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What Size Farmhouse Sink is Needed for a 36 Inch Cabinet?

What Size Farmhouse Sink Is Needed For A 36 Inch Cabinet

Farmhouse sinks are drop-in kitchen sinks that have an exposed front-facing side. They provide a spacious and beautiful addition to kitchens. However, installing them can require a bit of extra work. Keep reading for details on farmhouse kitchen sinks. Can You Put A 36 Inch Farmhouse Sink In A 36 Inch Cabinet? The dimensions of …

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What is My Bathroom Sink Made Of?

What Is My Bathroom Sink Made Of

The sink in your bathroom could be composed of a wide array of different materials. Whether your bathroom sink lends an abstract art piece to your bathroom or it is a practical sink designed for functionality, materials vary in composition, price, and appearance. Types Of Bathroom Sink Materials Bathroom sinks are commonly made from china …

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Blanco vs Elkay Kitchen Sinks – Brand Comparison

Blanco Vs Elkay Kitchen Sinks - Brand Comparison

The sink is the big man on campus in the kitchen. Or maybe the fridge is, I don’t know. Either way, getting a new sink is an exciting thing. These brands are neck and neck in terms of price, durability, and style. They are almost like twins in a sense. But there’s always a dominant …

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Zuhne vs Kraus Sinks – Brand Comparison

Zuhne Vs Kraus Sinks - Brand Comparison

Are you putting your kitchen together? A sink is much more than a hole to throw your dishes in. It’s an essential station that has a major impact on the look and feel of your kitchen. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find the right sink online. You have to consider installation type, material (finish), …

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Kraus Sinks vs Kohler Sinks – Brand Comparison

Kraus Sinks vs Kohler Sinks - Brand Comparison

Time to replace your old kitchen sink? Or maybe you are planning a new remodel to freshen up your kitchen. Whatever the reason, no kitchen is complete without the perfect kitchen sink. Kraus and Kohler are two great choices if you are looking for a stylish sink that won’t tank your budget. Both of these …

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Vigo vs Kraus Sinks – Brand Comparison

Vigo vs Kraus Sinks - Brand Comparison

Are you ready for a remodel? Shopping for a new sink can be fun, but sometimes it feels like choosing between apples and, well…apples. Both Vigo and Kraus are great lesser-known brands that make stylish, high-performance kitchen products. Plus, both companies make stainless steel sinks in the same price range. If that wasn’t enough, their logos are …

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How to Clean Stainless Steel Sink Hard Water Stains

How to Clean Stainless Steel Sink Hard Water Stains

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 …

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What Is a Self Rimming Sink?

What Is a Self Rimming Sink

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 …

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Where Are Kraus Sinks and Faucets Made?

Where Are Kraus Sinks and Faucets Made?

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.  …

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How To Get Hot Water Faster at a Kitchen Sink

How To Get Hot Water Faster at a Kitchen Sink

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 …

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Why Is My Kitchen Sink Leaking Around The Edges?

Why Is My Kitchen Sink Leaking Around The Edges

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 …

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How to Install a Farmhouse Sink in an Existing Counter

Farmhouse Sink

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 …

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Why Does My Kitchen Sink Gurgle When My Washing Machine Drains?

Why Does My Kitchen Sink Gurgle When My Washing Machine Drains?

There’s a load of laundry in your washing machine, the first spinning has just finished, and it is draining the drum to prepare for the rinse.   The washing machine is in the room adjacent to your kitchen, and as it begins to drain, there’s a bit of gurgling coming from the kitchen sink. Why, you wonder?  And, is that …

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