Copper Sink Patina: Living With a Finish That Changes
A copper sink is one of the few fixtures you buy knowing it will not look the same in a year, and that is the appeal. The bright penny shine...
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Sink Overflow Purpose: What It Does and How to Clean It
Look just under the front rim of most bathroom sinks and you will find a small hole or slot staring back at you. That opening is the overflow, one of...
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Kitchen Sink Smells: Trap and Disposal Fixes
A smelly kitchen sink is one of the most common plumbing complaints in Canadian homes, and the good news is that most kitchen sink smells have nothing to do with...
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Floating Vanity Blocking: Frame It Right
Floating vanities, also called wall-hung or wall-mount vanities, have become one of the most requested bathroom upgrades in Canada, from condo refreshes in Vancouver to century-home renovations in Halifax. The...
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Faucet Aerator Sizes: Threads and Flow Explained
The aerator is the small screw-on tip at the end of most faucet spouts, and it is one of the least expensive plumbing parts you can replace. It is also...
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Water Filter Faucet Options: A Canadian Buyer's Guide
Most under-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems leave the faucet up to you. That small extra tap beside your main faucet is a dedicated filter faucet, and picking the right...
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Sink Hole Covers: What to Do With Extra Sink Holes
Swap a faucet in an older Canadian kitchen or bathroom and there is a good chance you will uncover a hole you no longer need. Maybe the sink was drilled...
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Commercial Style Faucet at Home: Semi-Pro Pros and Cons
Walk past the prep line of any busy restaurant and you will see the same fixture at every station: a tall, springy faucet with a powerful spray head that can...
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Widespread vs Centerset Faucets: Which Fits Your Sink?
If your bathroom faucet search has come down to widespread vs centerset, the good news is that the answer usually lives in your sink, not in the showroom. Both styles...
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Concrete Sink Care: Sealing, Cleaning and Honest Fixes
Concrete sinks have moved from industrial lofts into everyday Canadian bathrooms and kitchens, and it is easy to see why. They are sculptural, quietly warm in a way porcelain is...
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Undermount Sink Sagging: How to Prevent and Fix It
An undermount sink that has started to drop away from the countertop usually announces itself quietly: a thin shadow line at the rim, a stretched bead of silicone, or a...
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Shower Glass Cleaning Coating: Keep Glass Clear for Years
Shower glass tends to look spectacular for the first month and then slowly turn cloudy, spotted and dull. Keeping it clear is not a mystery. It comes down to knowing...
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Handheld Shower Uses: The Most Underrated Bathroom Upgrade
Ask Canadian homeowners which bathroom upgrade made the biggest difference in daily life and you will hear about vanities, tile, maybe a freestanding tub. Almost nobody mentions the hand shower....
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