Monthly Archives: August 2013

How to Select a Kitchen Faucet Part 5

Maintenance: It may seem odd to worry about maintenance on a new faucet but it is best to worry about it before you buy than when something goes wrong and your cannot get the parts. The maintenance of a faucet … Continue reading

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How to Chose a Kitchen Faucet Part 4

Is a lead free faucet important? There has been a lot of discussion including in this blog about the lead in faucets. Some jurisdictions including California have passed legislation requiring faucets to be lead free. There is very little doubt … Continue reading

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Selecting a Kitchen Faucet part 3

In this third article in the series on selecting a kitchen faucet we will discuss available finishes. Finish Faucets come in many finished. The most common are chrome, stainless steel, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze. Chrome is the most … Continue reading

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Picking a Kitchen Faucet Part 2

In this second installment on how to select a kitchen faucet we will explore function. Function Will the faucet fit your kitchen environment? How does the on/off lever or handle work? If the sink is large and the faucet will … Continue reading

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