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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
