Author Archives: Tom Robinson

About Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson is Director of Business Development for ANO, Inc. an Independent distributor of plumbing accessories - sinks and faucets - primarily to countertop fabrication and installation industry. The are the exclusive distributor of Eclipse Stainless products in the Midwest. Tom is a former home builder. Past President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, winner of eight key awards for design and construction and he created over $200 million in new real estate.

Tips on How To Select the Right Granite Counter Top

This article is not an attempt to bestow a design degree but to offer some helpful hints on how to select a granite counter top color. ·        Granite is made by nature and there is a lot of variation between … Continue reading

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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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How to Select a Kitchen Faucet

There are a number things to consider when you chose a new kitchen faucet; style, brand, function, finish, maintenance, warranty, budget and where to purchase. Nothing is worse than picking a great looking faucet at a great price only to … Continue reading

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Traditional Foods for the New Years

If you are looking to spice up your menu for New Years Eve here is a list of some New Year’s food traditions. Dutch eat pork and sauerkraut for good luck. Some say this is because pigs cannot walk backward. Many … Continue reading

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Which Side of the Sink Does the Garbage Disposal Go?

The two great mysteries of the kitchen are which side of the sink does the garbage disposal go and what should you not put down the disposal? In this article we will address which side the garbage disposal goes. Which side … Continue reading

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How to Maintain Your Stone Countertop

  Natural stone countertops are a beautiful addition to your home. With proper maintenance they will last a lifetime. Next to diamonds granite is the hardest material in nature. Marble, limestone and other stones offer the same beauty but can … Continue reading

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Myths About Free Sinks in Granite Countertops

The three biggest Myths about free sinks given away by granite fabricators as sales incentive: Myth 1: Free sinks add value to a counter top project. Myth 2: Because the sink is “free” the fabricator can use the cheapest sink … Continue reading

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