Monthly Archives: November 2011

Stainless Steel Sinks by the Numbers

When purchasing a stainless steel sink there are a lot of number thrown around. Here is and explanation. Many stainless steel sinks are listed as made from 18/10 304 stainless steel. The 18 is 18 percent Chromium and the 8 … Continue reading

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How to Replace a Cartridge

Eclipse faucets when installed correctly are extremely reliable and problem free. Like all appliances with moving parts they need maintenance and occasionally repair. The most common issue with all faucets is leaking caused by debris in the water supply often … Continue reading

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Ten Mistakes to Avoid when Designing Your Kitchen.

1. Make sure there is enough light both natural and electric. Remember dark cabinets and tops will make the kitchen look darker so you need to compensate with lighting. 2. Do not try to put every feature you see in … Continue reading

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Radon Gas in Granite

There has been an ongoing discussion for some time about whether granite counter tops contain Radon an invisible radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. The discussion got started when reporters on news show began showing Geiger counters going off … Continue reading

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How to care for a granite countertop

Here is a helpful article from Angies List Click here for original article Gleaming, shining, and sparkling: Granite counter tops add pizazz to many kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. When you invest in this costly addition, it’s important to know … Continue reading

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A Total Eclipse Kitchen

Here area a couple of pictures of an Eclipse Niagara faucet and triple bowl Eclipse Tahoe sink. An Eclipse Tara faucet completes the installation.

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All Stainless Steel Sinks are Not Created Equal!

These are pictures of a sink that is being used by a fabricator in North Carolina as a free give away sink. We have placed an Eclipse sink next to the “free sink” for comparison. Notice how much brighter the … Continue reading

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Return on Investment for Remodeling.

Today selling your home is not an option for many families. Dropping home values is keeping people from relocating as the family grows or matures. Remodeling will make you home more livable and perhaps allow you to stay in the … Continue reading

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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer

ANO Inc., the Midwest Distributor of Eclipse sinks and faucets is constantly on the lookout for ways to use the cheap sinks some countertop contractors are giving away with their countertops. We are looking for these uses because they do … Continue reading

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Before You Install a Faucet Flush the Pipes.

This is a picture of an aerator and cartridge we recently removed from a customer’s home just a few weeks after they installed a new faucet. Debris from the existing pipes had plugged the cartridge and aerator causing a leak … Continue reading

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