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<\/p>\n\nAJM would say that we began the kitchen destruction project because he wanted a dishwasher and one thing led to another. I, however, would have been happy with just a new sink. The existing white porcelain sink is so pitted and stained that no amount of scrubbing cleans it, although I have discovered that Drano removes the worst stains. On top of that there is a problem with the plumbing. Every time the washing machine drains, the kitchen sink backs up.\n<\/p>\n
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\nOur main problem in moving forward with the kitchen remodel has been the overwhelming choices available. Dishwashers, sinks, countertops, stoves, ovens, cabinetry…where do we start? The only thing we’ve agreed on wholeheartedly is that we both want bamboo floors.\n<\/p>\n
\nThis week I set out with the resolve to buy a dishwasher and I ended up with a sink. After visiting Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Sears, I sent several sink specs to AJM to print. He came home waving one and said, “I like this sink.” I brightened, “I like that sink, too….but it’s the most expensive one.” “Let’s just make a decision. Let’s just get something.”\n<\/p>\n
\nSo we bought an extraordinarily expensive sink<\/a>. I found it online for almost $300 off the list price. I like it because it has one big sink that I can put my biggest baking pan in. AJM likes it because it has a built in drainboard. And we both like the style. AJM makes a lot of pasta and given that today’s his birthday, I went ahead and bought the built-in colander<\/a>, too.\n<\/p>\n \nIt is our first purchase for the new kitchen. Now all we need is some base cabinets and a counter to mount it on. And a faucet. And a sink trap. And a garbage disposal. And a plumber…\n<\/p>\n \nBut it’s a start. We’ve made a start!\n<\/p>\n \nThe kitchen sink arrived today via FedEx, just two days after I ordered it (even though I specified the cheapest shipping option available.) The original packing box was slipped into another cardboard box for shipping. Given the dents on the box, this was a good thing. The sink arrived in perfect condition and is just what I ordered.\n<\/p>\n \nSo based on this purchase, I can recommend Ira Wood & Sons: Fine Home & Outdoor Wholesaler<\/a>. I’m relieved that this purchase went so well and I will be checking them out again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everything but<\/p>\nUpdate: 2006-03-04<\/h4>\n