Not too long ago, the handle of the kitchen sink faucet broke off in my hand. The sink wasn't even that old, maybe 8-9 years or so.Luckily, I have a very handy son, who was able to replace it for me.
A small redo can be just as messy as a big one, I had to clear the counter and remove everything under the sink, and all those bottles, jars, canisters and other things were piled up on the dining table. So, while he was at it, I had him go ahead and replace the sink too.
AND the bathroom sink, AND ucky looking faucet in there too!
My boy was here working, his tools were out, and the kitchen was pretty much wrecked for the day anyway. It was a good time to go for it and replace it all at once.
With the well water we have, there is no amount of scrubbing that will keep the build up away. So, things age fast around here.
(funny, out in the studio, I spend a lot of time patina-ing and distressing stuff to make it look older, but I'm not as fond of my appliances and such getting old and distressed)
I went for a deeper sink, and it is wonderful. I also upgraded the spigot. So, the costs were blossoming….
But so worth it! Adam did a great job, and while we spent a bit on materials, he did all the work on the "love donation" fee schedule, so that balanced the costs.
I think I'm going to like the dark, rich color of the new faucet too. It looks good with the dark floors in the kitchen.
Seems like I spend a lot of time at that sink, washing, chopping, cleaning. And it's soooo nice to have it all new and improved. Thanks, son!!
Beautiful! I had to blow up the photos and inspect all the backgrounds too – so much eye candy!
Speaking of candy – I’m going to make your fudge recipe this weekend!
Merry Christmas!
Leann
There is so much cool stuff to see at their home! I can just wander around forever exploring and enjoying the collections
Looks good! Love the little “tree stand!”
Wow, that is a gorgeous kitchen faucet! We have hard water problems too like that, it is frustrating. I have replaced my faucet three times in 13 years. That bathroom sink is the prettiest one I have ever seen!
Oh, those grown up boys are such a blessing!
Arent they? Its like having a handyman on call 24/7!
Hard water is damaging, isnt it? But, I do like having well water and being able to let it run in the gardens and let the kids play in it, and not have a water bill!
So happy for you that you got to get some upgrades done by your very own son! That is great. Love the pearl necklace look of your bathroom sink.
I really, really like that Christmas tree on your window sill! Oh, and the cute little elfish person beside it! Did you make the tree?
Looks wonderful! Can you send him to my house?
Hi Karla,
I love the look of your new sinks and faucets. I read somewhere to soak a paper towel in vinegar and wrap it around your faucets and handles to get the crude off. I’ve tried it and it works! Merry Christmas!
Claudia, I winder if we have the same Kansas water? I do clean with vinegar. Will try the wrapping trick, thanks for the tip. Merry Christ to you too!
He is pretty durn handy!
I fell for that pearl necklace style too, I thought the same thing, Linda! It was on clearance for dirt cheap, and I think I know why after cleaning it a few times. Those ridges are not easy to keep tidy! But worth it, very pretty.