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Need to replace your kitchen sink? well you've come to the right place. The kitchen sink sit on the true throne of the home, your counter top. These days kitchen cabinets are the pinnacle of the place and that rusty old kitchen sink you have isn't helping them show their shine.

To replace a kitchen sink, You will need a few tools. Each sink is a little different so you may need a few more tools than I am listing and you may not need some.

screwdriver

puttyknife

hammer

assortment of wrenches

pliers

The first thing you need to do is select a new sink. If you haven't done so already, try to pick a sink that compliments your countertop and most importantly fits closely to the same dimensions as the old sink. Don't forget to consider replacing your faucet as well. After all what good is a new sink with a crusty old faucet.

Once you have your new kitchen sink, it's time to remove the old sink.

First turn off the water supply to both the hot and cold lines. Then turn both the hot and cold knobs to relieve any line pressure.

Next, disconnect the lines carefully using the appropriate wrenches. disconnect the drain pipe as well. Also remove any accessories, garbage disposals, dish washer line ect.

Check under your sink for any brackets that may be holding it in place. Some sinks have em some don't. If there are brackets go ahead and remove them now.

Using the hammer, gently tap the putty knife under the edge of the sink to help work it free from the countertop. Once the sink is free from the waterproof sealant that holds it to the countertop you can remove it.

Scrape any remaining sealant from the countertop using your putty knife. Try not to damage the surface area.

Check to be sure your new kitchen sink is going to fit properly by gently placing into the cut-out. Remove it. If it Seems a little too large and your countertop is formica, you can trim the cut-out with a jig saw. Apply masking tape across the areas you will be cutting. this will keep the jig saw from scarring the surface and help prevent cracking the formica laminate.

Apply new waterproof sealant such as clear silicone around the cut-out and set your new sink in place.

Attach any retainer clips (if any) that your sink may have been packaged with.

Install your new faucet on the sink following the directions that came with it then install your drains,garbage disposal, drain and water lines by reversing the removal directions.

Turn your water supply back on and check for leaks.

Congratulations! You have a brand new kitchen sink.

Mark Wynn has been around construction his entire life. He come from a line of contractors starting with his grandfather. He has worked in the construction industry himself for the past 16 years. His construction firm specializes in remodeling, refurbishing, and damage repair. Mark also hosts Web Rock City , a diy home repair resource for beginners.

Fix a Leaky Faucet Without a Plumber! Do it Yourself!

It's just about time you learn how to fix a leaky faucet if you constantly experience having to wake up in the middle of the night to the irritating noise of drip, drip, drip from a leaky faucet. By doing so, you will eliminate the need for a plumber, and consequently, high plumbing costs. And of course, the best part is, no more sleepless nights.

You might think you really need a plumber to fix a leaky faucet. But no, you can do it by yourself! And with these simple and easy to follow steps, you will never have to dial a plumber again.

Here are some basic tools and materials you will need:

- Screwdriver - Washers

Before You Start

1. Look under your sink and search for a shutoff valve. Turn its handles counter-clockwise (off) to switch off the water supply. Remember the saying "righty-tighty, lefty-loosey". This will guide you in switching your water supply on and off.

2. Keep an assortment of replacement parts at hand. This includes washers, O-rings, and etc.

3. Make sure to plug down the drain (maybe with rags). This is to avoid having small parts like screws and washers go down the drain.

4. As you work, keep in mind the exact order of the parts from the moment it was taken apart and line them up. This will serve as a guide when it's time to reassemble it, so you wouldn't have a hard time tracing what goes in first.

Begin Working!

1. First, take the faucet handles off. You can do this by using your screwdriver to remove the screw that is holding them on. Once you've removed the screws, lever the handles open using a flathead screwdriver.

2. Faucet handles removed, you may now proceed to removing the old washer located behind the handle. If no washer is present, then don't fret. Buy one and use it later on.

3. With the new washer that you just bought, replace the old washer. Put it where the old washer used to be. Keep in mind that the hole in the washer must be just a little bit bigger than the post where the handle turns.

4. Start putting things together. Put everything in place, according to the opposite order of how you took it apart. After, you can put the handle back to its post and screw it on. When you screw it on, make sure that you don't screw it in too tight so that you wouldn't damage the brass fittings. Just keep it hand-tight.

5. Test it. Turn your water on by turning the handles of your shut-off valve clockwise or to the left.

6. Hopefully, your faucets wouldn't be leaking by this time. That is if everything went well. If not, you can always try to tighten the screws a little bit more or do the whole procedure over again. If you were still not able to stop the leak, it's probably time you face it and call a plumber.

Miscellaneous Tips

In going to the hardware when buying a washer, ask an employee for assistance. He could recommend the specific washer that is used for your sink.

Sometimes, leaky faucets are due to lime build-up. If you notice that a lot of lime build-up is on your faucet handle post, remedy this by using lime away products to clean the build-up.

There's no need for you to stay awake at night and listen to the annoying noise of a leaky faucet instead of enjoying fitful sleep. Learn to fix a leaky faucet yourself and say goodbye to plumbers, high plumbing costs, and sleepless nights.

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