Dear James: I want to remodel my bathroom, but I can only afford to do it in stages. I think installing a pedestal sink would be a good starting point. Can I install one myself without a plumber? -- ...

Installing a new faucet is a snap, but removing the one it's replacing can be a pain. Avoid headaches with the right tools ...

A basin wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten and loosen the nuts that hold a faucet to a sink, as well as the nuts ...

Q: I was able to buy a new cast-iron kitchen sink at a discount price. But the new kitchen sink only has one sink hole for the faucet. I’m used to seeing more holes in the sink rim. What type of ...

Dear Ron: The sink and the bathtub are the two most prominent items in a bathroom that impact its decor. Installing a new retro-style pedestal sink in place of your old sink/cabinet is a great first ...

Every cook's dream is a wide expanse of countertops to chop vegetables, roll out dough, and prep meals. Increasingly, that dream includes choosing an undermount sink over a drop-in sink, as they ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. The kitchen sink may be one of the most used areas in your home. Kitchen sink prices range widely thanks to such a variety of materials and styles ...

Designers and shoppers encounter a wide variety of sink styles for kitchens and bathrooms, but there are just two main ways to mount a sink: undermount and drop-in (also called top-mount or ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating three-dimensional nature.