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Hand-hammered copper undermount sink under a white stone countertop on a white oak kitchen island in warm California light
How to Install an Undermount Farmhouse Sink: Cabinet, Support and Sealing
A practical guide to installing an undermount farmhouse sink, from sizing the cabinet and supporting the basin to sealing the seam and timing the cure. Read more...
Hand-hammered unlacquered brass farmhouse kitchen sink in a bright California kitchen with pale white oak cabinets
Brass vs Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks: 6 Differences
Brass and stainless steel kitchen sinks compared on look, aging, care, wear, hygiene, price and craft, so you can pick the right one for how you cook. Read more...
Hand-hammered copper undermount kitchen sink with water droplets in a sunlit white oak kitchen
Are Copper Sinks Antimicrobial? What the Science Says
Copper sinks do kill many bacteria on contact, but only as bare metal and only alongside regular cleaning; here is what the research shows. Read more...
Round hand-hammered brass bar sink undermounted in a pale white oak home bar counter in warm sunlight
Brass Bar Sink Size Guide: 8, 10 or 12 Inch?
Compare 8, 10 and 12 inch brass bar sinks by inside diameter, depth and price, and find the right size for your home bar. Read more...
Overhead view of a hand-hammered copper undermount sink in a sunlit white stone countertop
How Much Does a Copper Farmhouse Sink Cost? What You're Paying For
A copper farmhouse sink typically costs $400 to $3,000 or more, and this guide explains what drives the price and what else to budget for. Read more...
Hand-hammered unlacquered brass undermount sink with a brass gooseneck faucet in a bright, sunlit California kitchen
Unlacquered vs Lacquered Brass Sink: 5 Differences Before You Buy
Unlacquered vs lacquered brass sink: how each finish ages, holds up to daily use, gets cleaned and repaired, and which one to choose for your kitchen. Read more...
Hands wiping a hand-hammered unlacquered brass kitchen sink with a soft cloth in a sunny California kitchen
How to Clean a Brass Sink Without Stripping the Patina: 5 Steps
How to clean a brass sink in 5 easy steps without stripping the patina: the daily routine, what never to use, and how to polish or age unlacquered brass. Read more...
Hand-hammered brass sink set into a kitchen island in warm natural light
Brass Kitchen Sink Pros and Cons: Is One Worth It?
An honest look at the pros and cons of a brass kitchen sink, including cost, patina, durability and care. Read more...
Hand-hammered copper farmhouse sink in a warm cream kitchen
9 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Copper or Brass Sink
Cost, size, thickness, scratches, patina and care. Answers to the nine questions buyers ask before choosing a hand-hammered copper or brass sink. Read more...
Artisan hammering a copper basin on an anvil in a Moroccan workshop
How Is a Hand-Hammered Copper or Brass Sink Made?
From a 3 day design stage to a finished sink in about two weeks: how our Fes workshop cuts, forms, hammers, cleans and finishes each copper or brass sink, with... Read more...
Soft cloth, mild soap and olive oil beside a hammered copper sink
How to Clean a Copper Sink and Keep the Patina in 5 Easy Steps
Learn how to clean a copper sink in 5 easy steps without stripping the patina. Simple daily care, what to avoid, and when to polish. Read more...
Aged brass drainboard farmhouse sink in a bright Mediterranean kitchen
Copper vs Brass Kitchen Sinks: 5 Differences That Decide Which to Buy
Copper or brass for your kitchen sink? Compare color, patina, care and price, and learn which suits your style. Hand-hammered in Fes. Read more...