The Bathroom Sink: Should You?

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10 Sep 2006 11:08 AM

While you may be able to stash dirty laundry, clothes and even unwanted friends and relatives out of sight when company arrives, you are stuck when it comes to the bathroom. Guests will need to go in there eventually, and I would really wonder about anyone who doesn't. Even if you have more than one bathroom in your home, you will have to make one available to your company. There is simply no escape.

If your bathroom sink is chipped or stained, short of buying a new one, you can buy a porcelain-repair kit. They don't cost much and they work wonders on a sink that has seen many better days and nights.

If you are thinking of replacing the sink, you probably won't have time to do it before your company comes. Afterwards, however, you can consider doing a double sink, particularly if the bathroom in question needs to be shared. Such an arrangement can be so much more spacious. Many newer vanities are made to accommodate two sinks, but remember to allow at least five feet when adding a vanity for double sinks.

If you can't afford to replace the sink, change a faucet or two. It will make everything look different! A high arc style is very attractive and will enhance almost any type of sink. The longer the neck and spout, the easier to make room for washing of face, brushing of teeth and shaving of, well, whatever.

Whether or not two can live as cheaply as one, two can certainly survive in the bathroom with the current space available. Stay tuned for more bathroom space-saving tips. They are coming your way just as soon as I can find my keyboard!

Have you seen it? Do YOU have any bathroom space-saving tips to share? Please do.

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Marjorie Dorfman is a freelance writer and former teacher originally from Brooklyn, New York.

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