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A Beginner’s Guide to the Different Kinds and Types of Kitchen Sinks

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Editor Posted in Home Decor .

The phrase “everything but the kitchen sink” is often used to taking every conceivable item except the actual sink itself. But while the kitchen itself is the heart of the home, most of the daily chores (i.e. preparing and cooking food, washing the plates) is possible because of the sink.

Manufacturers offer sinks in different colors and styles, from ceramic to stainless steel, to sometimes even plastic. Here are the different types and kinds of sinks to consider before installing them in your kitchen:

Kinds of Kitchen Sinks
1. Stainless Steel

This is the most popular choice used in both household kitchens and professional restaurants alike, as most brands can be inexpensive and easily replaceable.

However, you should keep in mind that the gauge actually doesn’t matter and has little to do with its performance. Sinks with sound-absorbing pads are much quieter than those with a spray-coating.

2. Enamel
Enamel comes in two different types: enamel on cast iron, and enamel on steel. Both types come in different colors and are much easier to clean than steel sinks.

Their disadvantage comes with being more likely to chip from heavy and/or sharp objects, such as steel pots and knives. Damaged enamel can cause the metal beneath it to rust. Acrylic sinks look like enamel at first glance, they can scratch more easily and melt under high temperatures.

3. Solid Surfacing
A solid-surface kitchen sink can have integrated materials such to provide a seamless effect and a smooth finish, but that comes at the cost of melting under high heat.

4. Fireclay
Fireclay sinks can withstand high heat, stains, and even scouring, but may chip or break under heavy weights.

Types of Kitchen Sinks
• Double-bowl –
These sinks have two sections, which is where they get their name from. They mostly come in rectangular shapes, but can come in D-shapes with a curved back. The good thing about double-bowls is that they let you multi-task.

• Farmhouse – Also called “apron front”, these sinks have a single, deep bowl with a faucet installed in either the countertop or on the kitchen wall. While stylish, they are expensive, and the dripping water can damage the cabinet underneath.

• Topmount – Topmounts are relatively simple to install and work well with almost any countertop material, making them a good go-to if you’re working on a tight budget.

• Undermount – Undermount sinks are called such because they are raised from beneath the counter instead of being lowered onto them. They provide a sleeker finish and tend to be easier to clean.

• Trough – Troughs are best used as bar sinks, as they tend to be narrow and long, and are often used for their aesthetic instead of functionality.

5 Simple Problems at Home that You Can Solve Yourself

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Editor Posted in Self-Improvement .

Living alone can sometimes have its own challenges, which is why you need to be prepared to solve them when they happen. Here are five to get you started:

1. Replacing a light bulb – Before going ahead and unscrewing the light bulb, however, you should turn off the main power switches to avoid electrocuting yourself.

Once the main switches are off, have another person to hold the platform you’re standing on (i.e. table, chair) to keep you steady. Unscrew the old bulb, screw in the new one. After that, turn on the main power switches and give the new bulb a test dive.

A couple of spare bulbs sitting in a drawer somewhere will definitely come in handy later.

2. Replacing/fixing a broken doorknob – Replacing your typical cylinder door knob is actually really easy to do. If a door latch doesn’t work properly, for instance, it could be that the latch bolt may not line up with the strike plate, and in that case, you could adjust the strike plate to align with the face plate.

Start by removing the visible screws. If there are none, insert a paper clip into the latch hole and press to disengage the knob. Pull the knob away from the door, unscrew the face plate, and remove the knob on the outside.
Once both knobs are removed, unscrew the screws near the top and bottom of the latch and pull it out from the hole in the door. Do this in reverse when installing the new door knob.

3. Repairing a faucet – Dripping faucets are some of the most common plumbing problems that you will encounter, often caused by seepage from the water supply.
Try to find the main water valve for your home and switch it off. After unscrewing the faucet, wrap the tube with joiner tape to prevent it from getting scratched in the process. Replace the old faucet with a new one and switch the main water valve back on.

4. Install cabinet handles – Having a broken cabinet handle makes accidents more likely to happen. This might be because of a rusty screw in the handle, in which case you might need to remove it.
If you don’t have a power drill in handy, you can always use industrial glue to fasten the old handle back in.

5. Fixing a broken shower head – If you notice your shower head leaking or if you have a hard time switching it off, start by unscrewing the shower head using strap wrenches and wrap the pipe with joint tape in order to prevent scratching.

After cleaning the arm threads and coating them with joint tape, screw the head back on and re-tighten.
However, if the swivel is broken, unscrew the shower head first before unscrewing the head from the swivel ball ring. After that, look for an O-ring or something similar to it inside. Take it out and replace it before screwing the showerhead back into place.

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