Every now and again, your single-handle faucet may develop a squeaky sound or become hard to turn. While there are a few reasons, this can happen, lubricating the faucet stem often corrects the issue. So, before you toss the entire faucet and replace it, try lubricating the faucet. We outline each step in this guide, …
Out with the days of one faucet in the kitchen, and in with the days of multiple faucets in the kitchen. Although you technically don’t need more than one faucet in a kitchen, having dedicated taps throughout the space can make multitasking easier. For example, you could add a pot filler faucet, bar faucet, or …
Although it isn’t necessarily a significant problem when your faucet handles squeak, it can be annoying. Every time you move the handle, the tap emits a shrill, high-pitched squeak, so everyone in your home knows when the faucet is on or off. While you could leave it be and likely not notice adverse effects, the …
Perhaps your new (or seasoned) kitchen faucet sprung a leak near the base of the unit. If you don’t have any plumbing experience, this can seem like a horrible outcome causing you to jump to conclusions. But before you get too carried away with what you might have to do for repairs, read through our …
Perhaps you’re in the initial stages of a kitchen remodel, and your designer asks you if you want a pot filler added. Since this is the first time you’ve heard of such a thing, you decide to get back to your designer once you research your options. Or, maybe you’re simply looking for details on …
With over a dozen faucet finishes available to consumers today, there’s plenty of opportunity to choose the perfect fixture to complement your kitchen or bathroom. Among the pool of choices, you’ll find black faucets. As of 2022, matte black faucets are one of the most sought-after finishes trending in the market, as they offer an …
Perhaps you recently visited a friend’s home and noticed they have a beautiful, modern wall-mounted faucet arcing over their kitchen sink or bathtub. Since you love the elegant, unique design element this type of faucet adds, you begin to wonder whether you should install one in your home. However, before you commit to the project, …
Perhaps you’ve noticed an unpleasant odor in your kitchen for the past few days but have been unable to pinpoint its origin. However, once you opened the cabinet door beneath your kitchen sink to grab dish soap, you found the source of the pungent smell. So, what’s causing the smell? Finding its origin was the …
Although garbage disposals are handy appliances that help minimize food waste going to the landfill, they can become the root of a smelly problem. Perhaps you’ve noticed a rancid odor lingering in your kitchen, and even though you’ve emptied the trash and cleaned the kitchen, the smell persists. If the smell seems to waft from …
Regular cleaning and maintenance can build up fast, especially if you have various appliances demanding constant attention. So, every now and again, you might fall behind on cleaning. Perhaps you’ve found the time in your busy day to give your bathroom a much-needed deep clean, and as you start cleaning, you notice bluish-green gunk on …
Perhaps you’re working in the garden under the sweltering August sun and popped inside for a nice, cool glass of water. However, black water pours out of your faucet when you turn on the tap. To your dismay, you have absolutely no idea what could be causing this issue. Sound familiar? We’re here to help. …
Faucets, hardware, lighting fixtures, and other elements throughout your home often come in numerous finishes, including antique brass and champagne bronze. In recent years, bronze and brass finishes have become quite popular, stealing the spotlight from other options, such as nickel and stainless steel. These finishes pair beautifully with warmer color palettes and traditional themes, …
Dishwashers work overtime in busy homes. We load them with grubby dishes, add detergent, and push go. And just like that (plus an hour or so), we get clean dishes that didn’t involve hours of handwashing! It’s quick, easy, and convenient. However, every now and again, you might notice the system seems sluggish, draining slowly …
Oh no! You accidentally dropped a heavy pot in your cast iron sink, and it left a big chip all the way down to expose the iron underneath! Despite your best intentions, you didn’t repair the sink right away, so now the exposed iron is coated in crusty, orange rust. So, now what? While it …
Perhaps your kitchen is next in line for a facelift, and you’re debating granite countertops. If you plan on using natural slabs of granite, you’ll need to do some careful planning to ensure you don’t make expensive mistakes. This includes calculating the size of slabs you’ll need, how thick the stone should be, and how …
You have plenty of choices if you’re in the market for a new kitchen sink. Numerous brands offer various kitchen and bathroom sinks in several colors, designs, materials, styles, and price points, so there’s something out there for every aesthetic preference. However, selecting the perfect sink can be overwhelming with all these choices. Which material …
The list of available faucet finishes throughout the market is extensive. Each brand has a different take on each hue, although some are identical between brands. The contributions of each brand create a swirling pool of dozens of faucet finish choices. So, which one should you choose? Perhaps you’re debating between black and stainless steel. …
The kitchen sink is essential to any fully-functioning kitchen–you need it to wash dishes, rinse produce, clean your hands, and much more. So, when it’s time to choose a kitchen sink, you have a lot to consider. As you browse through your choices, you’ll come across a few farmhouse sink designs. These sinks are incredibly …
