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New from the Spring Trade Shows

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

TweetShareThis Spring has been busy for ANO, Inc. The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was held in New Orleans and a few days later ANO was in Atlanta for the Coverings Show. There were a lot of new products introduced … Continue reading →

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How to Clean the Aerator on an Eclipse Faucet

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

TweetShareOn all Eclipse faucets and nearly all faucet there is a small screen where the water comes out of the faucet. This screen is to add air to the water. It also traps debris that may come from the water … Continue reading →

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How to Change the Cartridge on an Eclipse Shasta (KPS3029) Faucet

Posted on April 28, 2013 by admin

TweetShare   To Change the cartridge on an Eclipse KPS3029 faucet you need to pry off the button that covers the set screw.       Undo the set screw with the Allen wrench that comes with the repair kit. … Continue reading →

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Cartridge on an Eclipse Poseidon (KPS3034) Faucet

Posted on April 23, 2013 by admin

TweetShareChanging the cartridge on Eclipse faucets are similar. In other posts we have shown how to change the cartridge on the Shasta (KPS3029) and the Cascade and Hampton (KPS3030) which are identical. The Poseidon (KPS3034) is the same except for … Continue reading →

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How Much Did Your Save On Your New Granite Countertop? Was It Worth It?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

TweetShareYou have two bids on your new kitchen. The bids are far apart. One is quoted as dollars per square foot and the other is based on a thorough review of what you want and need. The high bid measured … Continue reading →

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How to Select a Backsplash for Your Kitchen Counter

Posted on March 23, 2013 by admin

TweetShareThe purpose of a backsplash is to protect the wall behind your countertop from splashes of oils and other liquids. It also protects the wall from kitchen utensils, cooking operations and even small appliances. There a lot of options for … Continue reading →

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Free Sink With Your Granite Countertop Is Not Like Coffee. `

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

TweetShareEvery Sunday I go to a local coffee shop to purchase a cup of cappuccino for my wife. It is her weekly treat. When I purchase the cappuccino I get one of those customer loyalty cards that they punch each … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at the Stone Expo in Las Vegas

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

TweetShareTrade shows are always great because you get to see so many new things in a short period of time. Among the things I learned are: If you go to a trade show make sure you have what my mother … Continue reading →

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Buying a Stainless Steel Sink?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by admin

TweetShareTom’s note: I found this article on the internet and I thought it was a nice impartial discussion on how to buy a stainless steel sink. At the end I will add a few comments. the original article is reprinted here with permission from HomeWorks, Chesterfield, … Continue reading →

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Stainless Steel Sinks Scratch!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

TweetShareIf the sales person who sold you a stainless steel sink with your countertop told you that your stainless steel sink would not scratch then they were mistaken. They may not be lying because many are misinformed themselves. Stainless steel … Continue reading →

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