Q: We’re first-time new home builders in the planning stages. I made it through my bathroom fixture choices, but now I’m getting stressed out over my kitchen sink. Can you please simplify basic ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Black countertops next to white cabinets in a residential kitchen - Joe Hendrickson/Getty Images If a kitchen could put on formal wear, its version of "black tie" would be black countertops and white ...

Walking into a store to buy a kitchen sink without doing your homework beforehand is like showing up for a driver's license test without having ever touched the steering wheel of a car. Do you need a ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. The kitchen sink may be one of the most-used areas in your home. Aside from a kitchen sink’s functionality, it can also serve as a focal point and add to ...

Q: Dear Ed: I have been looking into kitchen sinks, and fireclay kitchen sinks keep popping up. What exactly is a fireclay kitchen sink, and can you tell me a little more about them? A: Two very ...

If a kitchen could put on formal wear, its version of "black tie" would be black countertops and white cabinets. Determining ...