"might save you from another midnight bucket brigade"
Ha, been there... nothing like scrambling for towels at 2 AM. Good call on the countertop opening—those measurements can be tricky. Better safe than soggy, right?
Yeah, midnight plumbing adventures are no joke... reminds me of the time I thought I'd be eco-friendly and reuse an old sink from a salvage yard. Measurements seemed spot-on, but turns out the drain alignment was just slightly off. Ended up with a slow leak that I didn't notice until I stepped barefoot into a puddle at 3 AM—talk about a rude awakening. Definitely learned my lesson about double-checking drain positions and fittings, not just countertop dimensions. Also, if you're swapping sinks, might be worth considering a water-saving faucet or aerator while you're at it. Saves water and money in the long run, plus fewer late-night surprises.
"Ended up with a slow leak that I didn't notice until I stepped barefoot into a puddle at 3 AM—talk about a rude awakening."
Haha, been there myself... nothing wakes you up faster than unexpected cold water between your toes at night. Good call on the water-saving faucet too, small upgrades like that make a surprising difference. Quick tip: did you check if your shut-off valves under the sink are still in good shape? Learned the hard way they're often overlooked until they're stuck or leaking... another midnight surprise waiting to happen.
Good shout on the shut-off valves—those things are sneaky. Also worth checking the supply lines while you're at it; had one burst on me once... kitchen turned into a mini water park at 2 AM. Fun times.
Fair point on the shut-off valves, but honestly, sometimes it's easier just to replace the supply lines entirely. They're cheap enough, and you never really know what condition they're in until it's too late... learned that one the hard way myself.
