Choosing the right kitchen sink is a major commitment. After all, a good kitchen sink should last you for the lifetime of your kitchen – or at least until your next major remodel. So you want to take your time to choose one that you’re going to be happy with for the next decade or so. Many factors go into making a sink the “right” one for your kitchen, and they’ll be
Kitchen remodels are among the most arduous and invasive (not to mention expensive) you can do in your home. While you might have a spare bedroom, a second bathroom, or somewhere else to stash your TV while you renovate, chances are you don’t have a second kitchen to use while yours is out of commission. That’s one very good reason that, short of your kitchen being severely out of date
There are plenty of reasons you might want a stainless steel kitchen sink. They’re beautiful, they’re durable, and heck, most of them even look better with age. If you’re going for a modern kitchen decor, want a slightly more streamlined culinary chic, or are just plumb sick of kitchen sinks that stain, chip, or scratch, stainless steel sinks can add sophistication and heartiness
When planning a kitchen remodel, choosing some of the smaller elements – like the kitchen faucet and kitchen sink – can be daunting, if only for the sheer number of options available. Even if you have a specific style in mind, there are so many slight variations, both in price and the fixtures themselves, that it can be difficult even to know where to start. It can be tempting to go wi
I can admit, I’m pretty tough on sinks. I hand wash dishes, scrub pots and pans, have unreasonably hard water, and am a bit of a butterfinger – so you can imagine my joy when I heard about a new kind of sink that’s resistant to staining, scratching, and chipping. It’s made of a material called Silgranit and is produced by the lovely folks over at Blanco, and across the boar
Have you been splashing water on the floor so much the linoleum is starting to warp? Do you find yourself calling the plumber twice a week and facing his judgmental glare? It’s not you. It’s the sink. And don’t worry. There’s a way out. Is your sink basin large enough? If you cook for a family, your pans are going to be larger, and those are a pain to wash in a tiny sink. W
Get ready to delve into the depths of your kitchen sink. There is a lot of controversy revolving around the question “What is sink gauge?” These alluring mysteries of how gauge works and why a lower gauge is a good investment are not tough to crack. For that summer remodel, look into finding a stainless steel sink with a gauge no higher than 18. The lower the gauge, the less likely the