So, my old sink is looking pretty sad these days—scratches, stains, you name it. Figured it's time to finally swap it out for something nicer. I'm decent with DIY stuff but never tackled plumbing before. Is this something I can realistically handle myself or should I just bite the bullet and call a plumber? Any tips or things I should watch out for would be awesome...
If you're already comfortable with DIY, swapping a sink is doable, but plumbing can be sneaky tricky. Biggest thing I'd say—make sure you shut off the water completely before you even touch anything (trust me, learned that the hard way years ago... kitchen turned into a mini swimming pool 🙄). Also, double-check measurements for your new sink; nothing worse than realizing mid-job it doesn't fit. If you're feeling unsure at all, might be worth calling a pro just to save yourself the headache. Good luck!
Haha, your mini swimming pool story brings back memories... had a similar experience myself. Thought I'd shut off the water completely, but turns out the valve was faulty—ended up scrambling for buckets and towels at midnight. Definitely agree on double-checking measurements too; sinks can be deceptively tricky. Sounds like you've got a solid plan though, just take your time and keep an eye out for surprises. You've got this.
Valve issues are definitely sneaky, but I'm wondering—wouldn't it be safer to just shut off the main water supply entirely instead of relying on individual valves? I mean, sure, it's a bit more hassle, but might save you from another midnight bucket brigade. Also, about measurements... do you think it's better to measure the sink itself or the countertop opening? I've heard conflicting advice on that one and never quite figured out what's best. Curious what others think about this.
I mean, sure, it's a bit more hassle, but might save you from another midnight bucket brigade. Also, about measurements...
Turning off the main water supply is definitely safer, especially if your valves are old or sketchy. As for measurements, countertop opening is key—sink dimensions can be misleading due to lip sizes and mounting styles. Learned that one the hard way...
