How to Replace a Kitchen Sink | Ask This Old House

In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Host Kevin O’Connor joins Heating and Plumbing Expert Richard Trethewey in the workshop to learn how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish. A relatively inexpensive way to upgrade the look and function of a kitchen is to simply replace the kitchen sink. Richard goes through the step-by-step process of installing a new sink. Starting with disconnecting the plumbing and drain connections, he then removes the old basin. Afterward, Richard installs the new sink and faucet, demonstrating how it can be a homeowner-friendly job. Time: 1 to 3 hours Cost: $200 to $600, not including garbage disposal Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Adjustable wrench [https://amzn.to/2Sdeem0] Putty knife [https://amzn.to/3t662Ax] Basin wrench [https://amzn.to/3vvjLT4] Multi-purpose wrench plumbing tool [https://amzn.to/3eCwHzS] Screwdriver set [https://amzn.to/3aNa62i] Shopping List: Sink [https://amzn.to/2R5A767] Faucet [https://amzn.to/3nyJx6u] All purpose / countertop cleaner [https://amzn.to/3sVrhVS] Plumber’s putty [https://amzn.to/3nwUjK8] As long as you find a sink with the same dimensions as your original basin, with the right tools, you can complete this project on your own. Steps for Replacing a Kitchen Sink: 1. Disconnect the plumbing and drain connections 2. Disconnect the sink from the countertop 3. Prep new sink 4. Install new faucet 5. Install new sink 6. Reconnect plumbing and drain connections by repeating the process backward from before. Where to find it? Richard replaced the kitchen sink with a T1823 Topmount Stainless Steel 3/4" Radius Sink [https://amzn.to/2R5A767], which is manufactured by MR Direct [https://www.mrdirectint.com/]. The replacement faucet was a Kleo Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet [https://amzn.to/3nyJx6u], which is manufactured by Moen [https://www.moen.com/] and found at most home centers. The other tools and materials Richard used to replace the kitchen sink and faucet, including the wrenches and plumber’s putty, can be found at home centers. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/st... About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. Ask This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG How to Replace a Kitchen Sink | Ask This Old House    / thisoldhouse