This single-handle faucet is one of Kohler’s ... these tend to skew a bit more traditional. Brass and stainless-steel kitchen faucets are more durable than plastic and zinc alloy options.

We rolled up our sleeves and stained and scoured 18 double-bowl sinks and 16 single-handle ... between a $115 stainless-steel sink and one for $420, or between an $80 faucet and one for $600.

Of all the mistakes anyone could make installing a single-handle shower faucet, rushing through the essential prep beforehand is probably the biggest one. With a badly planned installation ...