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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
We’ve written about water pressure in several past blog posts, including troubleshooting, likely causes, and how to resolve low-pressure experiences throughout your house. For instance, we know that if low water pressure is house-wide, the likely cause has something to do with your pipes or your water supply. Water Pressure Troubleshooting If the water pressure … Read more
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 … Read more
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: … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in America. Survey results confirm this, with consumers picking potatoes as their favorite at 26%, corn at 19%, and broccoli at 17%. Mashed, baked, baked twice, fried, sauteed, escalloped, and more, potatoes are the most common vegetable on almost everyone’s dinner plate. Key Points: Most preparations require they be peeled. But what … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
You’ve seen them, no doubt. Maybe, you even have one or grew up in a household that had one. A double sink vanity, a vanity with two sinks instead of the customary one, is a true luxury no matter the house’s population. In a family of seven children, for instance, all in school at the … Read more
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 … Read more
A leaky faucet or problems with water flow are signs of a faulty sink cartridge. This means it may be time to take apart the faucet and replace the cartridge in the handle. Sometimes you may just need to clean the cartridge out. If you are looking for a guide on how to remove Grohe faucet … Read more
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 … Read more
Remodeling your home or just straight-up building a brand new house? You’re going to need some faucets to come with your appliances! Faucets aren’t one of those things that you get just to get by; they are one of your primary sources for getting water. Water is a prime essential for our health, safety, and … Read more