Stainless-steel sinks have not been around forever. Back then, it was porcelain-coated cast iron. Although they were beautiful, heavy use would cause the porcelain to chip and then rust the iron underneath. Stainless steel was invented in 1913 by a gunsmith named Harry Brearly who worked for British Steel Corp. He experimented with creating stronger ...
Let’s see, what all can you give a make-over to? Well, that’s going to be a long list: your hair, your style, your living room – there is no end to the things that can be “made over”. Some people give themselves a make-over, trying to have an updated appearance, and others give a room ...
Yes, I am the typical woman who chooses home appliances, vehicles and clothes pretty much in the same manner – – by how they look. I do not read labels, check consumer reports or price tags because that is what my husband does for me. When we decided to replace our kitchen sink, I was ...
Kitchen cabinets are necessary for storing dishes, glassware, cookware, food, utensils, and cooking gadgets. Unfortunately, not every kitchen offers an adequate amount of cabinet space for storage. Those with insufficient kitchen storage space are required to store culinary items elsewhere, or they have to do without. If your kitchen is small and lacks ample storage ...
Some of the worst contributors to environmental pollution happen to be more nearby than you might think. In fact a lot of them are right under our own kitchen sinks beginning with petroleum based household cleaners that make their way into the air and water supply. It requires minimal effort to easily convert your own ...
Think of the first time that you walked into a friend’s new kitchen. Your eyes no doubt darted around the kitchen, admiring appliances, countertops, floors, and the kitchen sink. When remodeling your kitchen, a new kitchen sink will be on your list. And depending on the condition of your current sink, if a full remodel ...
Among the most important, but often overlooked, fixtures in your house are angle stops. They’re everywhere, and you depend on them to perform their protective functions every day. They’re the valves that supply water to your toilets, bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, wet-bar sinks, and even your icemaker. These little gems go unnoticed until they malfunction, ...
My friend Renee recently gave me a basket of tomatoes from her garden. The end of summer meant these were it for homegrown tomatoes this year. The fruits were very ripe and needed to be used quickly before they rotted. Before long, I had a swarm of pests in my kitchen hovering around the tomatoes. ...
Installing a new kitchen sink is often an integral part of any do it yourself kitchen remodeling project. For the careful homeowner this is an excellent way to save money rather than calling a plumber to do the work. If you would like to tackle this job, follow this easy tutorial to get the job ...