Product Advice

            Why buy a Karran sink? Well, there are many reasons to buy one. First is the variety of materials they’re made from and the colors they come in! Karran offers stainless steel, quartz, acrylic, and fireclay sinks, in a variety of colors and styles. Each has their own advantages, but all are of superior quality. Another reason is longevity. Like any sink, there is some maintenance that needs to be done to extend the life of the sink, but with the proper care, your sink can last a lifetime! Karran recommends the basic care of every sink to be: rinsed and wiped clean at the end of every day with gentle, non-abrasive, soaps and cloths. It's as simple as that. They also have an advantage over their competitors by being compatible with Plumbers Putty, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to come by in the sink world. This helps keep installation simple and seals water tight. The last reason we will mention is the warranty and customer service. Karran has some of the best customer service teams we have used and their flexibility with warranties is unmatched. This is the reason that puts Karran sinks over-the-top, and number one on our list of best sinks. So, when do you want us to install your new Karran sink? Why buy a Karran sink?  

One of the biggest questions we often get is whether someone should consider remodeling their home if they are planning on possibly moving within the next few years. The simple answer is yes, you should. On average we see most of our customers recoup about 85% of the money that they spent on the remodel when they sell their home. Many consumers prefer a move in ready home when purchasing. This is because know what they are getting with a move in ready home, also consumers don’t have to worry about having to make renovations of their own if they know the home was recently updated. With homes moving off of the market quicker than ever know adays, it is important to make sure you are setting your home apart, and an home update is just the thing to do that. Obviously, other factors come into play such as geographical location, and neighborhood when selling a home, but on average most people see a relatively high ROI, rate on return, on their investment. But, don’t take it from us several experts believe that investing in a remodel is a worthwhile opportunity. According to financial advisor Dave Ramsey, “The average cost of a minor kitchen remodel is about $21,000, and the average amount recouped is $17,000. That’s an ROI of 81%” (Ramsey). Most people will make a large percentage of their money back after a remodel, an article published by HGTV states that, “kitchen and bathroom remodels continue to be two of the best investments you can make in your house” (McCleary). Overall, if you are tired of looking at your old, run down kitchen and are planning on staying in your current home for a [...]

Not to worry, we are not going to have you fill out one of those on line quizzes. Deep down you already know your style. You know what you like and don’t like. At the end of the day, most people revert back to their first choice. You can ask yourself these few basic questions? Sleek modern designs vs traditional, independent or integrated sprayer, high necks for large pots, do you want that soap dispenser? Most faucets mounted on premium surface countertops tend to be mounted through the countertop. This is due mainly to the popularity of under mount sinks. The faucets holes are then drilled by the countertop fabricator. Your faucet style will dictate how many holes will need to be drilled in your countertop. Things you may consider before you drill. Are you left handed or right handed? This has more to with soap dispensers and or faucets that may have separate on/off handles. Ask yourself “What’s in your faucet?” Is it human nature or just curiosity that gets the best of us, invoking that drive to invent a better mouse trap? Faucet Manufacturers through constant innovations continue to develop better ways to aide us in turning our water on and off. It could be said that ceramic disc technology may be one of the leaders in these advances. Ceramic disc valves were first widely accepted by European faucet manufacturers due the long life span of the disc valves themselves. Ceramic disc valves are said to have a hardness similar to that of diamonds, lasting up to 10 times longer. Although no product is fail safe, ceramic disc valves tend to be less vulnerable to the common problems associated with other types of [...]