(Part 2) Best kitchen sink accessories according to redditors

Having just replaced my own kitchen sink recently, and going through hell...

The top part, grey pipe into the white pipe . It's the wrong piece. You want a new connection like your middle one, that threads.

As for the drain that goes into your wall, you want to pull the white pipe out (it should be nesseled into a large pipe - usually black or grey - that is inside the wall) do not yank it. If it pulls out easily, then you need to apply glue. Is it does not budge, that means that it is already glued; which would be a bigger issue that I can't help with on-line.

All items can be found at hardware stores; but I have found that getting the right fitting for the sink is the hard part (when I installed a dishwasher in a house that never had one before). The key is making sure that you either open all the packs and make sure that everything screws together before you take it home, or be super great at visualization. This also needs to be applied to ALL threads, even if they do not leak.

Ask the plumbing associate at your local hardware store. They do make snap and screw in caps for the extra holes. If they don't have them in stock, they should be able to special order. Or search amazon. They come in all sorts of different finishes.

https://www.amazon.com/Resistant-4-Inch-Brushed-Nickel-89478/dp/B00FFHBJ58/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=FBHOK71NTFZR&keywords=sink+hole+cover&qid=1555444858&s=gateway&sprefix=sink+hole&sr=8-3

You can get the universal ones like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Flat-5in-Drain-Stopper-Manufactured/dp/B00L6KNCBW/

They'll work anywhere and take no space!

っhttps://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00V0ETCOA/

Make sure you habe a nice [screw tight strainer](Danco 81077 Twist Tight Sink Strainer Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FI6UBK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9L0Jzb3K75TGE)

Anything that gets caught goes in the garbage. Only other thing to worry about is don't dump grease/fat down the drain if you're on a well.

Beleveder SA-23 1R BR Beauty Transparent Hair Trap https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0043VZB0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iUQyCbHEG3DY1

Works pretty well the seal they give for the clean out is useless, so a little Teflon works well.

clips and epoxy

I did that on day two. Fortunately it is a redundant insulator as there is another one embedded in the tube plus the pin screws into the positive post which keeps it centered in the tube. So it doesn't short out and I've been using mine without any issues. I've since purchased a sink strainer to prevent that from happening again.

What temperature does the metal reach? If it isn't too hot you might put a wood floor vent cover on it. Wood is less conductive than metal, so that alone would help prevent burns.

http://www.atlantasupply.com/nlhtml/images/wlcod.jpg

If you can't remove the metal furnace vent grille, you could make a gasket out of a silicone baking mat like I mention in another comment. Put the silicone gasket between the metal grille and a wood vent cover. That would reduce direct conduction of heat from the metal grille to the wood.

Instead of a baking mat, here's a heat-resistant silicone sink protector which can handle pots straight off the burner. It has the advantage of being perforated already, so could probably be used as-is, or with a little trimming.

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-All-Silicone-Large/dp/B00OCFCK70

Bought it off Amazon

Does she have this? It's my favorite pig kitchen accessory!

27" x 15".

14.4"x26".

Those things are stupid expensive to what is basically a cooling rack for your sink. What do you need one for?

something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Coflex-Strainer-Sealing-Stainless-Brushed/dp/B00KM8VJ46

I recommend this one:

Kohler Duostrainer

Although, if you're only doing it for temporary use until you save up for a disposal and the other work, it might not make sense to spring for that. In that case I would still recommend one with a similar mechanism for fastening, like this one. It's just going to be easier to get tight and seal up.

And yes, you'll need to get the proper lengths of PVC - expect to spend about 15 bucks at a big box store for that. You'll need:

1 - 1-1/2" tubular flanged tailpiece
1 - 1-1/2" tubular p-trap

Tools: 1 - small hack saw/other saw to cut the plastic down to the proper size.

Make sure that when you cut the tailpiece, you cut it such that it seats fully in the bell (opening) of the slip joint inlet of the p-trap. You want it to go all the way in and stop. Cutting it shorter than that creates a higher risk of leakage or disconnection with expansion/contraction caused by hot water draining out of the sink. You want to put the tailpiece in (connect it to the basket strainer once that's installed) and then fit the trap in and mark the tailpiece according to where it will sit given the trap location. Then disconnect it, cut it, and install it.

As for repayment, I'm sure some time someone will need advice that you can offer help with. Maybe you have a particular interest or area of expertise? Check to see if there's a subreddit! That's one thing that makes reddit rad - when people can have an expert source of information. Cheers!

I bought a soap Dispenser which came with a really long tube so you don't have to use the little reservoir. hooked the dispenser to a huge costco size tub of dish soap. i have not thought about soap in years. also it looks boss.

That looks like a standard 3 1/2" drain (measure it to be sure). If so, get a 3 1/2" drain strainer (that also acts as a stopper).

The brand on the drain is EZ FLO - various types are here: https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-30057-Replacement-Basket-Stainless/dp/B00GDB1WYS

oh my god i thought I went through a time loop

anyway I figured it out, I meant something like this
https://www.amazon.com/PermaDrain-Safety-Strainer-Basket-Oatey/dp/B00P1GNK7I

now to get the boss to order it x.x

I have little mesh strainers on my sink drains to catch most of the stuff that doesn't end up being scraped into the trash. The mesh is fine enough that it even catches rice, and they're cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Kitchen-Sink-Strainer-Diameter/dp/B00CLWFYB0

NTA, your daughter is being an asshole, but also a teenager, she's not trying to, but needs to learn. It's time to get a sink insert for her, and a plastic bin for inside the fridge! some suggestions based on kashrut (keeping kosher involves separating meat and dairy, the principles can help here. I'll note that in kashrut there isn't actually anything wrong with meat and dairy in containers in the same fridge.):

• she can have a dish tub (something like this, but there are also much cheaper ones available!). I linked that one because it has a drain, but I know there are lots of 3 pack tubs in red, blue, and green because that's how a lot of people color code when keeping kosher, lol.
  
• following that line of thinking, I recommend going "green" for any veggie specific color coding if you haven't already.
  
• if you WANT to shell out, she can have a mini-fridge for her vegetarian products she doesn't want near meat. HOWEVER, this is unnecessary. meat can and should be placed in a specific location in the fridge, but also if you want to organize the fridge a little better, go for some fridge containers! they can be sealed.
  
• her allowance (if she has one) can go to buying cheap utensils/cooking utensils. I've seen target have some inexpensive plastic stuff. or she can go to any dollar store. time for her to buy sponges and dish soap. she can use all her own stuff if that's what she wants.

Try one of these upside down over your overflow pipe.

(David Heath suggestion) ;)