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Q. My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. The young plumber and my contractor want to use some newfangled thing that just fits under the cabinet. They call it ...

We all know that expression — “everything but the kitchen sink” — and I think I know why no one ever includes it: the kitchen sink is a lot of work! From the awkward under-sink cabinet with pipes ...

Kitchen Sink Cleaning Tips: Water accumulation in the kitchen sink is a common problem that troubles most people. This causes foul smell in the entire kitchen and also causes waterlogging. How to Fix ...

Grease, coffee grounds and pasta are some of the worst clog-creating offenders and should never go down the drain. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things ...

I love my wooden countertops, I really do. I love the rich warmth it brings into my space, the way it pairs with other materials, and even the act of oiling it down every so often. The one thing I don ...