Many people ask us: Can you remove granite countertops and reuse them? The answer is yes! All you have to do is simply pry of sections of the countertop. Although many contractors prefer to demolish granite countertops, they are relatively easy to salvage if you have some patience and the proper tools. We all know … Read more

By a show of hands, who knows what an air gap faucet is?  Who knows what reverse osmosis is, or a reverse osmosis unit? This post will explore the answers to these questions and help you become conversant in new faucet lingo for chats with your plumber or reviews of plumbing codes as they relate to air gap faucets. Simply stated, if not exactly … Read more

Chrome is a popular finishing material for bathroom fixtures because it looks great and is easy to maintain. The problem is that soft metal like chrome or silver will oxidize over time, turning a once lustrous finish into a dingy, discolored mess. Unlike rust, tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that doesn’t penetrate the surface. This means that … Read more

With so many types of countertops to choose from and write about, we won’t run out of material (pun intended) for this and future posts.  Granite, quartz, concrete, wood, Formica (laminate), and more come at different price points and degrees of difficulty to work with during installation or keeping clean. Quick Answer: When cutting a Formica … Read more

Making a minor repair or replacing a part on a faucet is much easier than it used to be. Thanks to modern ingenuity, we can easily fix a leak or replace something like a shower faucet cartridge without breaking a sweat. But things don’t always go smoothly, especially with older hardware. Sometimes those stubborn bolts … Read more

With the help of some knowledgeable DIY websites, blog posts, YouTube videos, and big DIY store staff, many plumbing tasks usually performed by licensed plumbers can be tackled by home improvement enthusiasts on their own.  One such task is connecting two faucet supply lines together. This piece will walk you through enough basic information for you to … Read more

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 … Read more

Ancient Rome is famous for lavish luxuries and beautiful architecture, and roman style tubs take the art of relaxation to the next level. Modern bathers can soak in style with the elegant, vintage European feel of a roman tub. But what is a roman tub faucet? Roman Tub Faucet vs. Garden Tub Faucet You will … Read more

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 … Read more

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.  … Read more

The only time we think about our hot water heater is when it isn’t giving us hot water.  Even then, all we want is for it to be fixed or replaced so we can take a shower, and we don’t think of anything else. But, there is more to think about than just taking that hot shower.  How big a tank should … Read more

We all use them, whether it’s to rinse the sink out after washing the dishes, rinsing off vegetables, or filling an electric hot water pot to make our morning tea.  The sprayer hose part of our kitchen faucet is ubiquitous, and some would say, indispensable. Delta is among the many brands with a sprayer hose. How They … Read more