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Love It or Hate It? Skirted Sinks
While cloth curtains are an economical solution for hiding unsightly pipes in old sinks, they're also proving to be a stylish one. I've seen curtained kitchen and bathroom sinks in a number of designers' portfolios recently. They offer a throwback, retro touch to rooms.
Do You Have Cabinets Under Your Bathroom Sink?
I spotted this bathroom in the portfolio of interiors photographer Monica Bach, and it got me thinking about under-cabinet storage. I've found that having too much storage can quickly lead to collecting unnecessary junk — and that's certainly not fun come time for Spring cleaning. The legs and façade of this sink unit are really stunning, and having just a simple basket below for a few odds and ends lets them shine.
Casa Verde: Removable Kitchen Sink
Considering the current water shortages around the world, it's scary how much water is wasted by simply running the kitchen faucet when washing dishes or produce, etc. So, I was delighted to come across the Australian-made Hughie Sink ($25), a removable kitchen sink that captures 80 percent of the water that would normally be wasted, so you can reuse it to water plants, wash your pets or car, etc.
The sink is made of biodegradable plastic, is lightweight, comes with a sturdy handle, and fits most kitchen sinks.
How-To: Insulate Your Water Heater
Even though we've already wrapped up (har har) House Warming month, I thought I'd show you how to insulate your water heater. After all, Winter's still ahead of us, as are those expensive heating bills. This project improves your hot water efficiency by keeping water in the pipes warmer, delivering hotter water when you run the hot faucet.
How-To: Fixing a Leaky Faucet
A leaky faucet is a pretty common annoyance . . .
How-To: Unclog the Sink
Brushing your teeth and realize that the water level is rising dangerously high? Your sink is clogged, and with who knows (and wants to know) what. Not so fast!
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Make Your Kitchen Sink Super-Shiny
We use our kitchen sink for so many things — washing dishes, defrosting dinner, maybe even bathing pets — so it's no surprise that the once-gleaming fixtures are tough to keep clean after a while. In my opinion, a dingy, scuffed kitchen sink can really make a kitchen look dirty, so I can't wait to try these tips from the fun housekeeping site FlyLady on how to clean your sink until it gleams.
I've excerpted the most crucial steps in FlyLady's process, which she says you should use in full just once, the first time you shine your sink.
Link Time!
- I adore these ceramic bowls used as sinks. — AT:SF
- Take me to this beautiful farmhouse in Tuscany. — Style Files
- America's tallest tower is going green.
Su Casa: A Compact and Charming Kitchen Sink
Today's Su Casa comes from a gallery that Arielrb38 posted showing off her fourth-floor walk-up in Washington, DC. (Want to share your photos? Here's how to post in the Su Casa group.) She makes great use of a small space with the spice rack and hanging fruit baskets, and the plants and the colorful poster really add life to the nook.
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