What is an under-mount sink?
It’s a type of sink that mounts underneath the counter. It’s common in kitchens with solid surface... More »
What is the correct size garbage disposer I should put under my sink?
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If you are replacing an existing unit that has worked well for a number of years, the old size should work fine. Otherwise, a unit with a 1/3 horsepower motor will handle limited use once a day. A standard unit with a ½ horsepower motor will normally suffice for general use. Heavy-duty ¾ horsepower units and larger are designed for a large volume of garbage.
Is a trap necessary under the sink?
You need a trap to shut off odor (sewer gas) from coming into the kitchen and bath... More »
I don’t have enough room under my sink to get the faucet nut off. What do you recommend?
There’s a special tool designed especially for... More »
How do I know the correct size of sump pump to install?
If this is a replacement, and the previous one served well for a number of years, you can simply install the same size. If the old one seemed to... More »
I don’t have enough room under my sink to get the faucet nut off with a wrench or a pair of pliers. What should I use?
There’s a special tool designed especially for that called a basin... More »
My garbage disposal smells bad. What can I do?
There are garbage disposer cleaners that will eliminate this smell, or a home remedy is to grind up citrus peels in the disposer, which will also... More »
Can I bury electrical cable directly under the ground without conduit?
Always check local codes. But generally, UF cable (underground feeder and branch-circuit cable) may be buried without conduit. It is rated for dry,... More »
Instead of using a grow lamp, will placing my plants under a regular fluorescent or incandescent lamp work?
It might, depending on the light. But it probably won’t be as effective. Different stages of plant growth require different light spectra. The... More »
What is a worm drive circular saw?
Unlike standard circular saws, these have the motor mounted parallel to the saw blade. In addition, they usually have a larger motor. These... More »
How to Replace Your Garbage Disposal
One of the handiest appliances in your kitchen is probably something you don’t think about very often, until it stops working. It’s your garbage... More »
How to Replace Your Kitchen Sink
A new sink can brighten up the work area in your kitchen, and it’s a good project to do in conjunction with a faucet replacement. Here, we’ll... More »
How to Unclog a Sink
If your sink drain gets backed up, you probably reach for the liquid drain cleaner to solve the problem. But if that doesn’t work, what do you do?... More »
