Comments on: Here is my handle…here is my spout http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/ Practical Lifestyle Advice for Homemakers and Home Owners Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:42:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Ceri http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-132 Ceri Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:19:36 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-132 If you get a sink with sections make sure you get one section big enough so you can wash your largest pot. One reason we replaced the sink that came with our house was the previous owners put in a very high end sink that had two sections neither which was big enough for our cookware to fit well when we washed dishes. If you get a sink with sections make sure you get one section big enough so you can wash your largest pot. One reason we replaced the sink that came with our house was the previous owners put in a very high end sink that had two sections neither which was big enough for our cookware to fit well when we washed dishes.

]]> By: Jen C http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-127 Jen C Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:02:12 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-127 My biggest sink tip is: go with an extra deep sink. I have a 10 inch deep stainless undermount sink - with great insulation. Everyone who sees it and uses it LOVES it. My mom had to get one once she used mine. If you happen to put a dish (or five) in the sink temporarly you don't see it. Also, fewer jets of water up and out when deflected by a spoon. I found it amazing that you can have those things overnighted to you if you happen to, you know, not remember to pre-order it and they are coming with the countertops the next morning and have to have the sink to measure. Just a tip. My biggest sink tip is: go with an extra deep sink. I have a 10 inch deep stainless undermount sink - with great insulation. Everyone who sees it and uses it LOVES it. My mom had to get one once she used mine. If you happen to put a dish (or five) in the sink temporarly you don’t see it. Also, fewer jets of water up and out when deflected by a spoon.

I found it amazing that you can have those things overnighted to you if you happen to, you know, not remember to pre-order it and they are coming with the countertops the next morning and have to have the sink to measure. Just a tip.

]]> By: Jennie http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-116 Jennie Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:27:05 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-116 No problem! I'm a kitchen and bath designer... No problem! I’m a kitchen and bath designer…

]]> By: Never teh Bride http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-115 Never teh Bride Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:32:11 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-115 Thanks for the tip, Momghee! And wow, Jennie, I certainly appreciate the crash course in faucet stats! I feel like I could go to the closest kitchen hardware outlet and not make a fool of myself. Woo! Thanks for the tip, Momghee!

And wow, Jennie, I certainly appreciate the crash course in faucet stats! I feel like I could go to the closest kitchen hardware outlet and not make a fool of myself. Woo!

]]> By: Jennie http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-113 Jennie Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:05:05 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-113 IPS outlets are the size of the supply lines (the pipe thingies that bring water to the faucet) This is industry standard so don't sweat the small stuff. The spout length is important because you want to make sure the spout will reach both sinks if you go for an offset installation or a large bowl small bowl sink. Aerator clearance is letting you know how high the spout is from the faucet deck (countertop) so if you have really big pots you can make sure they can go into the sink and still have the faucet clear the top. Deck thickness is really important if you are using granite or concrete countertops. If the faucet threads (pipe thingies again) aren't long enough to go thru the countertop, then whoops! won't fit! Lastly, definitely go with ceramic discs. They last longer and are less maintenance than other faucets. As for sink choice, what kind of countertop? If you are getting a stainless sink, make sure it is at least 18 gauge (lower number better sink, i.e. 22 gauge is junk!) IPS outlets are the size of the supply lines (the pipe thingies that bring water to the faucet) This is industry standard so don’t sweat the small stuff. The spout length is important because you want to make sure the spout will reach both sinks if you go for an offset installation or a large bowl small bowl sink. Aerator clearance is letting you know how high the spout is from the faucet deck (countertop) so if you have really big pots you can make sure they can go into the sink and still have the faucet clear the top. Deck thickness is really important if you are using granite or concrete countertops. If the faucet threads (pipe thingies again) aren’t long enough to go thru the countertop, then whoops! won’t fit! Lastly, definitely go with ceramic discs. They last longer and are less maintenance than other faucets. As for sink choice, what kind of countertop? If you are getting a stainless sink, make sure it is at least 18 gauge (lower number better sink, i.e. 22 gauge is junk!)

]]> By: Momghee http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-111 Momghee Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:04:24 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2007/12/31/here-is-my-handlehere-is-my-spout/#comment-111 Go for something with a single handle. It's much easier to use. And consider one that elevates so you can put large pots under it! Go for something with a single handle. It’s much easier to use. And consider one that elevates so you can put large pots under it!

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