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Farmhouse sink -- pros and cons
Comments (12)Based on my experience with 3 different farm sinks (one copper, one pewter and one Kohler enameled cast iron), I find them to be exceptionally functional in terms of the size and shape: Mine have all been single sinks 30-33" by 20" and 10" deep. There is no pan, rack, utensil or other implement in my kitchen that will not fit in the sink! As for the 10"depth, I am on the short end of the height spectrum, so the depth is not an issue for me. While I do not find the Kohler enameled cast iron to be unforgiving in terms of glassware or other fragile items, I do find the Kohler to be difficult to maintain. Between black marks from pots and stains (tea, blueberries, etc), I was spending far too much time and too my elbo grease on maintaining the sink. By contrast, both the copper and the pewter sinks are exceptionally easy to maintain. With the handhammered finish, I don't even have to worry about potential water spots which was a constant problem with stainless steel sinks....See More6 burner pro rangetop vs 4 burner with grill
Comments (24)Well, arbitrary decisions have to be made. There is real competition at all price points, however, in order to survive in the marketplace all products need to be reasonably well made. You have infinite options- Stainless steel (hard to clean) or porcelain enamel (chips)? And the different suppliers differentiate by dong their 'thing': Wolf, red knobs and stacked burners, Thermadore - star shaped burners; Kitchen Aid, not a Ferrari but nothing to sneeze at and well made. Bosch, Etlectrolux, GE, Jenn Air, they are all fine. Natural gas cook tops are based on 100 year old technology. (not entirely true but kind of true.) You will be fine. Do not buy garbage. Get something that will not be out of style tomorrow. Not a sin to save money and buying a brand new scratch and dent etc....See MoreInduction ranges: pros vs cons
Comments (25)I've had several induction ranges and have really enjoyed cooking with induction. We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel however and are probably going to go with a gas range. Issues with induction: We had four (yes four) Samsung induction ranges each of which failed within the warranty period. The last one literally exploded the cooktop glass and we refused a replacement but got our money back via small claims. Finally switched to Electrolux which has been trouble free and a more convenient design. My only complaints/comments about the Electrolux applies to almost all induction ranges: 1) glass top is not as desirable as cast iron grates except for cleaning and 2) I don't like the electronic selector controls (although Electrolux is much better than Samsung). If I was limited to electric I would keep the Electrolux, it really has been a very fine range all things considered. I do love the instant control and power. The reason to switch to gas for us is partly the cast iron grate thing and partly that we bought a nice set of used kitchen cabinets that has a space and hood for a 48 inch range. If someone made a 48" induction range I'd definitely consider it. One other little quirk about induction ranges: I like to cook with cast iron pans and griddle. If I clean those and put them back on the glass stovetop I get rust spots on pan and stovetop. There isn't enough residual heat to evaporate the water. Of course it isn't that hard to turn on the burner to high for fifteen seconds to evaporate residual moisture (or put down a paper towel) but it's just a little annoying quirk. For the original poster: go induction if you have only electric. No question about it....See MorePros and cons of different materials
Comments (3)A properly constructed brick patio is much less maintenance than a wood deck. There are a lot of choices for products. It sounds like a patio fits your house, so that's what I would go with....See MoreUser
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