Picking your next kitchen faucet

Perhaps the most used and least appreciated workhorse in your kitchen is the faucet. Consider how many times a day you reach for the tap without even thinking.

Whether you’re changing your kitchen faucet out of necessity or desire, or the spigot is part of a total remodel, spending a little extra time and making a wise choice will pay you back for many years to come.

Replacing an Existing Faucet

If all you want to do is change out the faucet you have for a more modern or better functioning model, and you want to keep things simple, the first order of business is to count the number of holes in the deck.

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Matching your existing fixtures

Kitchens and bathrooms are high-traffic areas. We are walking into or out of one of these rooms multiple times a day. So it’s important when we’re giving our bathroom or kitchen a minor facelift – or a complete remodel –we take the time to ensure their look is pleasing to the eye.

Many homeowners choose to freshen up the look of their kitchen or bathroom by changing out the fixtures.

Fixtures are the finishing touches to any room. They draw all of the design elements together and establish the look and feel. Successfully selected, fixtures can be the make-or-break style elements in your kitchen or bathroom.

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Planning your bathroom remodel

There are many reasons for remodeling a bathroom. Sometimes the changes are merely cosmetic, other times they are born of necessity. Whatever your motives may be for a making a change, it’s important to plan ahead.

First Steps

The first order of business is determining the size of the bathroom you wish to remodel. You’ll also want to identify who will be using the bathroom and what special needs, if any, they may have. And finally, but by no means of lesser importance, what is your budget for the project?

Although they are small, bathrooms contain an intricate network of plumbing and electrical connections. If you’re moving fixtures around, you may need to call on a contractor for help. Also, be aware that permits are required for electrical, plumbing and construction work. Applying for them early can keep your project from stalling.

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