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How to install the plumbing necessary for a laundry tub.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1978 (v.56#1) pg. 20

Plumbing for a lifetime. Step-by-step process of overhauling your kitchen sink by installing a replacement faucet cartridge (or entire new faucet assembly) and reseating the sink in a fresh bead of silicone.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 1998 (v.22#1) pg. 42

Installing a replacement kitchen sink and new faucet assembly is illustrated in photos.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Sep 2000 (v.23#10) pg. 60

Plumbing it. Sink and shower installation tips for the confident do-it-yourselfer.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1989 (v.12#6) pg. 34

Installation of a pedestal sink in a bathroom is illustrated in step-by-step photos.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1994 (v.17#5) pg. 40

Tip on undercoating stainless steel kitchen sinks to deaden sound.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1994 (v.17#8) pg. 10

How to replace a bathroom sink in a vanity cabinet.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1997 (v.20#8) pg. 59

A guide to plumbing fixtures. Overview of the choices and costs associated with sinks, faucets and tubs for kitchen and/or bathroom. Excerpt from the book "A Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement, Renovation & Repair."
COST CUTS Jun 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 4

How to install a stainless steel sink. Includes tips on how to select a sink of the right quality.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #176 Oct 1976 (v.26#8) pg. 40

How to install your own utility sink.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #203 Nov 1979 (v.29#9) pg. 107

How to seal a lavatory sink rim with silicone caulk.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #246 Feb 1984 (v.34#2) pg. 58

Tip on repairing a chipped sink
FAMILY HANDYMAN #246 Feb 1984 (v.34#2) pg. 67

Replacing a kitchen countertop and sink.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #291 Sep 1988 (v.38#7) pg. 29

Tip on drilling a hole through a porcelain sink.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #295 Feb 1989 (v.39#2) pg. 12

Tips on repairing chips in porcelain enamel.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #301 Sep 1989 (v.39#8) pg. 52

Fixing a leak in a sink drain pipe.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 14
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #315 Feb 1991 (v.41#2) pg. 18

Replacing a kitchen sink and faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #331 Sep 1992 (v.42#8) pg. 65

Seven basic plumbing fixes. (1) Slow-flowing faucet. (2) Bad sink sprayer. (3) Leaking basket strainer. (4) Drippy shower head. (5) Slow-filling washing machine. (6) Washing machine water hammer. (7) Water heater choke-up.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #334 Jan 1993 (v.43#1) pg. 54

How to install a pedestal sink in a bathroom.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #337 Apr 1993 (v.43#4) pg. 70

Replacing a leaky drain trap (P-trap) on a sink.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #350 Jul-Aug 1994 (v.44#7) pg. 53

Replacing a bathroom sink pop-up stopper assembly (lift rod and waste assembly).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #357 Apr 1995 (v.45#4) pg. 12

Common plumbing woes and how to fix them. (1) Leaking slip joints under a double sink. (2) Installing kitchen sink strainer assemblies. (3) Sewer gas odor. (4) Styles and applications of three different types of threaded joints. (5) Soldering tips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #358 May 1995 (v.45#5) pg. 22

A new kitchen sink and faucet. Instructions on removing an existing sink and installing a new self-rimming one. Flexible faucet supply lines and PVC plastic drain lines are used as replacement plumbing.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #366 Mar 1996 (v.46#3) pg. 47

How to unclog and adjust a popup-style sink stopper.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #392 Oct 1998 (v.48#9) pg. 43

Fixing leaky kitchen sink drains.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #401 Sep 1999 (v.49#8) pg. 44

Tip shows how to make an outdoor washbasin for cleaning freshly harvested vegetables.
FINE GARDENING #27 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 10

Details for attaching a stainless-steel kitchen sink so that the sink rim is recessed below a tiled countertop.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #18 Dec 1983-Jan 1984 pg. 6

Hand-formed ceramic sinks. Turning a potter's art into a plumber's resource. A potter describes his technique for making unique sinks, along with installation tips.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #51 Feb-Mar 1989 pg. 54

Installing a kitchen sink. From cutting a hole in the counter to attaching the faucets and drain, a master plumber shows the way.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #93 Feb-Mar 1995 pg. 80
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #96 Jun-Jul 1995 pg. 8

Choosing a kitchen sink. There are lots of shapes, sizes, materials and accessories available today, but it's still a good idea to get what suits your needs.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #98 Oct-Nov 1995 pg. 48

Fixing pop-up drains.
HANDY ANDY Oct 1978 (v.3#1) pg. 86

Double-sink upgrade. Replace an existing standard-size single kitchen sink with a wide-bowl/narrow-bowl double sink that incorporates the garbage disposer in the narrow sink.
HOME MECHANIX #775 May 1993 (v.89) pg. 17

Replacing a kitchen sink.
HOME MECHANIX #782 Feb 1994 (v.90) pg. 46

Choosing a new kitchen sink. Tips on what is available and installation.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1986 (v.11#1) pg. 50

Simple "tourniquet" clamp to hold a heavy ceramic sink in place in a countertop during installation or removal.
HOMEOWNER Oct 1987 (v.12#8) pg. 68

Installing a replacement kitchen sink and faucet.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1989 (v.14#3) pg. 60

How to install a lavatory sink.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 77

How to plumb a clean-up sink for a garage or workshop.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1979 (v.4#6) pg. 46

Tip: Support keeps sink from dropping out of counter cutout after removing retaining clips.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1981 (v.6#1) pg. 120

How to avoid plumbing problems when installing island sinks in kitchens.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1982 (v.7#1) pg. 50

How to install a stainless steel sink.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1982 (v.7#6) pg. 75

Photos show installation of a stainless steel sink.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #488 Jan 1969 (v.65) pg. 95

Tips on installing a replacement built-in sink unit using the new "Snap-Fast" locking system.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #553 Jun 1974 (v.70) pg. 82

Undersink plumbing. Tips on repairing and replacing sink traps, tailpieces, drain plugs, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #652 Sep 1982 (v.78) pg. 26

Restoring marble sinks.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul 1977 (v.5#7) pg. 82

Tip: How to refinish an old soapstone sink.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Feb 1981 (v.9#2) pg. 41

Sinks for use in house restorations. A look at design, faucets, installation, etc.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1986 (v.14#6) pg. 270

Tip: Gel-Gloss works to clean, polish old porcelain.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov 1986 (v.14#9) pg. 416

Tips on how to restore marble sinks.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1987 (v.15#6) pg. 18

Refinishing bathroom fixtures (sinks, tubs). A review of professional methods and associated costs.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1988 (v.16#6) pg. 22

Tips on how to cut a hole in an old marble sink without cracking or chipping.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1989 (v.17#2) pg. 14

Tip on using clear silicone to make a new seal under a drain-plug lip in an older sink basin.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1994 (v.22#2) pg. 68

Build either a permanent or portable garden sink to wash vegetables, hands, etc. when outdoors. Water can be supplied from a garden hose.
ORGANIC GARDENING Jul 1981 (v.28#7) pg. 71

Portable sink has built-in water supply, faucet, hose, electric water pump and instant hot water heater.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1970 (v.133#1) pg. 159

Update your kitchen by installing an automatic dishwasher and a new stainless steel sink. Installation tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1976 (v.146#3) pg. 108

Replacing a wall-hung bathroom sink with a sink-and-vanity combination.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1993 (v.170#10) pg. 91

Installing a replacement kitchen sink and faucet and reinstalling a disposer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1998 (v.175#3) pg. 85

How to install an outdoor "mud sink". The use of plastic pipe, coupled with draining the waste water into a bed of rocks, greatly simplifies the installation.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1973 (v.202#5) pg. 124
Correction POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1973 (v.203#5) pg. 146

Sink sprayers. How to repair or replace them.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1976 (v.208#5) pg. 120

How to replace a kitchen sink.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Winter 1979 pg. 88

Choosing a kitchen sink.
SUNSET Jan 1993 (v.190#1) pg. 86

Plumbing the depths. Updating a kitchen sink with new PVC drain pipes and reinforced water-supply lines.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #810 Nov 1996 (v.92) pg. 82

Princely pedestal. How to remove an old vanity sink and replace it with a pedestal sink.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #813 Mar 1997 (v.93) pg. 60

Buyer's guide to kitchen sinks looks at material, installation, and faucets.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #828 Sep 1998 (v.94) pg. 45

Tip on painting a damaged enamel sink with Ceramcoat to repair the damage and hide it with a floral design.
TOLE WORLD #109 Mar-Apr 1991 (v.15#2) pg. 30

Learn all about tub and basin drains. How to repair malfunctioning drain mechanisms in bathtubs and vanity basins.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1980 (v.36#2) pg. 87

SPECIAL SECTION on kitchens. Designing a kitchen to create more usable space and better storage. Learn how to build and install kitchen cabinets and countertops. Installing dishwasher and sink.
WORKBENCH Apr-May 1992 (v.48#2) pg. 23, 30, 38, 42, 48

How to clean out bathtub, sink and toilet drains. How to adjust the closing mechanisms for sink and bathtub drains.
WORKBENCH Apr-May 1993 (v.49#2) pg. 44

Installing a kitchen sink. Sorting out the lines, drains and wires under the kitchen sink is easy with this step-by-step guide. Related articles look at selecting a sink and sink accessories.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1995 (v.51#1) pg. 46, 52, 54

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