Replacing your kitchen faucet is a big decision. It’s a fixture you’ll use daily, which means it has to both look good and work well. But getting both will often cost a premium. And unfortunately, most of the conversation about choosing a new model revolves around the looking good part: the material used and its […]
Updating your kitchen’s look can feel like a daunting (and expensive) task. Doubly so if you don’t know what will make the most impact. But before you retile your entire backsplash or tear out your cabinets, consider replacing your kitchen faucet. It’s a simple piece of hardware, but with multiple finishes available in just about […]
Having a good kitchen faucet is a crucial element in any good kitchen, a permanent fixture that you use daily to clean and prepare meals with. Replacing your kitchen faucet shouldn’t be an afterthought when renovating your kitchen, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult task either. There are a multitude of budget-friendly options […]
Talking about kitchen renovations usually means planning out some big, fundamental changes – like your kitchen layout or kitchen cabinets. But between big projects, keeping up with smaller kitchen trends is a great way to freshen up your space. After all, you don’t need to gut your kitchen to give it a face lift. Sticking […]
If you do a lot of stovetop cooking, carrying pots and pans back and forth between your stove and your kitchen sink can be a hassle. Not only is it time consuming to fill a large pot, but once it is full, it’s incredibly heavy and cumbersome to carry, not to mention prone to spilling. […]
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen – whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or both – chances are you also spend a lot of quality time with your kitchen faucet. I’ve talked before about how important it is to get a faucet that functions well with the way you use it, but today […]
Kitchen faucets are the workhorse of the kitchen, and probably the fixture that sees the most use day in and day out. But a good kitchen faucet should be more than merely functional – it should be easy and intuitive to use, match your cooking and cleaning style, and elevate the appearance of your kitchen. […]
When was the last time you replaced your kitchen faucet? You’re on top of replacing other kitchen staples when they start malfunctioning, from the toaster to the fridge, but your faucet? Faucets can get gummed up with mineral deposits over time and become less effective, and old piping can lead to breaks, clogs, and flooding […]
There are just some things a standard kitchen faucet can’t do – no matter how attractive or luxurious. Inflexible, steady streams are great for washing hands or filling sinks. But washing dishes, rinsing off food, and cleaning the sink is a whole lot easier with a flexible spray nozzle. The good news? Incorporating a sprayer into […]
When it comes to choosing a kitchen sink, there are a lot of options out there – from traditional porcelain and fireclay to modern composite stone. But personally I’ve always had a soft spot for stainless steel kitchen sinks. Though they’re often dismissed as a budget or utilitarian option (and some are certainly better made […]