A sink is undoubtedly an important part of any kitchen. Whether you opt for a stainless steel sink, a farmhouse sink, or any of the many other style and material combinations, you'll have to make another big decision: single bowl or double bowl? While two might seem better than one, there are other factors to consider.

In its most basic form, a double bowl sink is divided into two bowls and two drains. Some models feature bowls of equal size, while others have a larger bowl alongside a smaller, shallower one. Whatever the combination, a double bowl sink can be a good option for kitchens where there is no dishwasher -- one sink can be used for washing dishes and the other for food prep. If there's a garbage disposal, it's even better, as you can send the food scraps on their way in one bowl and leave the other free for cleaning.

While the double bowl sink is certainly functional, it can make washing very large pots and pans a bit more difficult depending on the size of the sink. And if you also plan to use the kitchen sink to bathe a baby -- or a fur baby -- you might find that the double bowl sink is too restricting.

Sink choice also depends on the size of the kitchen. Single bowl sinks are a better option for smaller kitchens, as the two-bowl model is larger and will take up more counter space. It will also take up more storage space underneath the sink, especially if you have a garbage disposal attached. But if you have a kitchen with countertops and cabinets to spare, a double bowl sink will fit in just fine.

It's hard to narrow down a price for a double bowl sink because they come in a variety of sizes and materials ranging from budget-friendly to high-end. Then there's the installation: undermount? Drop-in? Tight radius?

HomeAdvisor.com (NASDAQ: ANGI) reports that the average cost of a new kitchen sink including installation costs $390, but if you choose a higher-end model and setup, it could go up to $2,000 or higher. Drop-in sinks are on the lower end of the price range, while undermount and farmhouse-style sinks are pricier.

When comparing sinks of the same material, a double bowl sink will usually be slightly pricier. For example, a stainless steel double bowl sink will be more expensive than a single bowl because the entire unit is bigger. However, a single bowl quartz sink or a fireclay farmhouse sink would likely be higher in price than even a double bowl model made from a more economical material.

It's not the number of bowls but rather the material and style of the kitchen sink that holds the real value. Farmhouse sinks continue to be a trend and are often noted in real estate listings, which is evidence of their cachet for homeowners. But even more important than the style of sink is its installation. For example, undermount sinks that fit seamlessly into the countertop make cleaning up after cooking a breeze.

The kitchen is arguably one of the most important rooms of the home, and the sink plays a crucial role. When planning a kitchen remodel, consider the material and installation of the sink first and foremost; then consider single versus double bowl models, depending on the size of the space.

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With most of the development in Toronto going vertical, it's hard to find new ground-hugging homes in the city with family-sized backyards andgarages. One such rare site is set to bring 41 new homes to a former public school property atCaledonia Road andInnes Avenue in the Earlscourt neighbourhood. We got a first look at updated plans for theSt Clair Villageproject byFrontdoor Developments Incearlier this month, and new interior renderings and details are nowoffering up a first look inside the future homes.

St. Clair Village, image courtesy of Frontdoor Developments

The work of Hunt Design Associates Inc, the project's units are set to includenine-foot ceiling heights on ground, main, second, and upper floors. Some notable features being offered includeelectric fireplaces, glass interior panel railings,staircases withnatural oak treads, risers, and painted stringers, and wide plank engineered wood flooring in all areas except for spaces like bathrooms, which are to feature porcelain floor tiling.

Suite interior at St. Clair Village, image courtesy of Frontdoor Developments

Kitchens at St. Clair Village will boast open-concept layouts, with select plans to includekitchen islands. Cabinetry and quartz countertops arebeing offeredin a choice of two colour schemes, along with the choice of porcelain tile or wood flooring. Tile backsplashes, soft-close drawers, and stainless steel undermount sinks are among the other features listed for kitchens.

Bathrooms are being offered withquartz countertops in two colour choices and undermount sinks. Ensuites will featureframeless glass shower enclosures with porcelain tile walls, and free-standing soaker tubs in all standard floorplans. Other features includepolished chrome plumbing fixtures and elongated dual-flush toilers in master ensuite and main-floor powder rooms.

Suite interior at St. Clair Village, image courtesy of Frontdoor Developments

Units at StClair Village range inarea from 3,005 to 3,040 ft, and start from $1,500,000. The project's onsite sales centre at 19 Innes Avenue can be visited by appointment. Construction is targeted to wrap up in time for the first move-ins in September, 2021.

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The new Amazon Echo boasts a striking spheroidal design.

Amazon's fourth-gen Echo smart speaker is a ball to use -- literally. Alexa's new countertop speaker is spheroidal, a striking departure from the soft-cylindrical speakers of past generations. Six years after the first Echo launched 10,000 (or at least a few dozen) smart speakers, a reimagined design was overdue.

The big question for Amazon and its new Echo is, well, how reimagined is it? Voice assistants are growing and changing all the time, but for the most part, they do what they've been doing for years already: answer questions, set timers, control your smart home gadgets, play music and so on. So why buy a new Echo?

Amazon has faltered recently with its core smart speaker, as the more budget-friendly Dot has become a better entry point to the market and 2019's Echo Studio offers higher-end sound for audiophiles. That left the $100 Echo as a sort of undefined middle child in the growing family of Alexa-powered speakers. But 2020's Echo is genuinely different, and it's not just because of the new spheroidal profile. This Echo has turned up the sound quality and added higher-end smarts than the competition, all for the same $100 price tag, leaving it one of the most forward-looking smart speakers released in years.

Amazon's 2020 Echo boasts two important upgrades that should inform your decision to buy it or not: improved sound quality and smart home hardware.

When it comes to sound, the Echo represents a significant improvement over the third-gen speaker from 2019, likely in part to the fact that the third-gen Echo essentially copped its design almost wholesale from an older device. In addition, the Echo has adaptive sound, so it can adjust to the acoustics of the room in which you use it. I personally didn't notice dramatic differences in output from room to room, but the speaker sounded good in the various rooms and on the various surfaces I used for testing.

The Echo sounds better than the last generation, but how does it sound compared to the direct competition? Google's $100 Nest Audio, which dropped only a couple of weeks before the Echo, is a solid device. But the Echo simply boasts more power: the Echo's volume at 85% is about equivalent to the Nest's max.

What's more, between the Echo's 3-inch woofer and dual 0.8-inch tweeters, bass and lower-range mids are richer and stronger. Listening to bass-heavy music, like Lil Wayne's A Millior Travis Barker's recent Run the Jewels collaboration, Forever, the Echo keeps the low end thunderous even at high volumes, whereas the Nest Audio ends up feeling treble-heavy as the bass begins to drop out.

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That said, if you prefer more acoustic music, the Nest Audio provides marginally better performance of complex, midrange-heavy songs. Both speakers, though, really capture the texture of vocal-heavy music. The Echo, with its slightly better low range, sounds slightly better to my ear when playing Johnny Cash's gravelly baritone in Hurt, whereas the Nest Audio sounds slightly crisper in its treatment of Lianne La Havas's subtle vibrato in No Room for Doubt.

As with Google's new speaker, a pair of Echoes can be set up to work in stereo format. The effect is great, particularly with songs that take full advantage of stereo panning or asymmetric sound, such as The White Stripes' Seven Nation Armyor Pink Floyd's Money. Unlike the Nest Audio, the Echo has a 3mm line in/out port for connecting to other speakers.

Both Amazon's and Google's smart speakers offer great sound quality for the $100 price tag, but after side-by-side testing with dozens of songs, the Echo takes the prize by a small but significant margin. It's more powerful, and if you like hip-hop or trap music, the Echo will treat you well. Otherwise, they're fairly comparable, with the Nest boasting a slight edge when it comes to some acoustic and classical music.

The Echo's sound quality is admirable, but Amazon has distinguished its midrange smart speaker even more from Google's Nest Audio and Apple's HomePod Mini with its built-in hub, which features a Zigbee receiver and Amazon Sidewalk Bridge. If those things don't mean anything to you, don't worry. Essentially, Amazon has built in two new ways for smart home devices to connect to its smart speaker.

The Zigbee receiver lets the Echo connect with countless smart home devices, from lightbulbs to flood sensors, without the need for an additional hub -- the middleman device that translates various types of radio signals so your low-power sensors can communicate with your WiFi network. This small design decision has seriously broadened the range of gadgets Echo users can install in their house without the extra hassle and expense of a smart home hub.

I tried installing a couple of Zigbee devices and found the process to be totally painless. This isn't revolutionary -- in fact, Amazon included Zigbee receivers in their $150 Echo Plus and their $230 second-gen Echo Show -- but it is bringing better home connectivity to a broader audience, and that's a clear win for Amazon customers.

Plenty of window, flood and motion sensors rely on low-power communication protocols like Zigbee to extend their battery life.

What's less clear is how Amazon Sidewalk, which Amazon says will launch later this year, will affect Echo users. According to a recent Amazon blog post explaining it, Sidewalk will allow users to "contribute a small portion of their internet bandwidth, which is pooled together to create a shared network that benefits all Sidewalk-enabled devices in a community."

Practically, that could mean a larger functional network for devices toward the edges of your property -- say, outdoor lights or Tile tracking devices-- or even beyond. It's a cool idea, though how much you benefit from it will largely depend on where you live, and how big of a change it will represent for most customers remains to be seen.

The other home feature I was excited to try with the new Echo was setting up a home theater group. Connecting a voice assistant to your entertainment system feels like a real improvement, if you haven't done it before. And the new Echo, using Alexa, works pretty well here.

I used a 4K Fire TV Stick to create the group, and it felt great to be able to simply say, "Watch The Boys," to Alexa, only to have your TV turn on and begin streaming the Prime show. The speakers worked fairly well, though I had one drop out of the group while I was testing it. If you have fast Wi-Fi, then it seems this setup would work well. In a house with multiple people streaming or using bandwidth in other ways, although relying on your Echoes for stereo sound might lead to more frustration than it's worth.

Amazon's Fire TV Stick can join two Echoes in a home theater group in the app in under a minute.

The other big problem I ran into was streaming music. I expected to be able to stream music as usual from the Echo speakers while the TV was off, then flip it on to stream video when I wanted. Alas, streaming music on the connected Echoes automatically turned on the TV, which scrolled lyrics to the songs. And when I manually turned off the TV, the music also stopped.

Using Alexa to control your TV and dual Echoes for stereo sound as you stream is cool -- it's much better than you could do a few years ago. But the kinks still aren't worked out to the extent I want them to be, so I still wouldn't recommend picking up new Echoes for your entertainment center unless you have fantastic Wi-Fi and don't plan to use the speakers for music, too.

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The best changes to the fourth-gen Echo might be sound quality and home smarts, but the most obvious change is its spherical design. Of course, this design isn't some aesthetic revelation: Most smart speakers look basically interchangeable at this point, with a layer of fabric mesh over soft geometric shapes. Google's recent Nest Audio is vaguely rectangular, and Apple's soon-to-launch HomePod Mini is similarly spheroidal.

The new Echo has a larger footprint, which isn't ideal for kitchen countertop usage.

The ball-like profile, according to Amazon, enables the improved sound output, but it also comes with a few practical drawbacks -- chiefly a larger footprint. If you're planning to replace the third-gen Echo or an Echo Dot with this speaker, you'll probably have to slightly reorganize your shelf. It's a small complaint, but the kitchen countertop is some of the hottest real estate in many homes, and dedicating more of it to a smart speaker might not feel ideal for those of us with limited space.

The Echo comes in three colors: the standard charcoal (black) and glacier white, plus a muted twilight blue. That's a bit more conservative than Google's array of pastels, but again, many of these aesthetic distinctions feel like minor quibbles.

Those criticisms aside, the 2020 Echo feels like a much more worthwhile gadget than last year's third-gen Echo. The powerful sound and smarts distinguish it from the competition, and with an ever-improving Alexa, buying a smart speaker hasn't felt this good in years.

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For one couple, their tiny kitchen was the last thing to go in a gradual whole-home renovation. Built in 1979, the stucco-clad three-story is located in the hilly and enviable Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Montecito Heights, but the kitchen lacked solid lighting, had flooring that clashed with the rest of the main spaces, and was in a color palette that didnt do it any favors. Thus, after 15 years in the home, designer Leah Ring, owner of interiors and product design company Another Human, was called in to provide the homeowners with an airy, modern, and more functional plan theyd love.

BEFORE: The small kitchen was an eyesore for the couple with its blue-on-blue palette and terra-cotta tiling.

AFTER: Instead of wooden cabinetry on wood floors, which was an initial idea, the white cabinets are now seamless. Theyre also affordable as theyre prefabricated with laminate fronts.

Kitchen Location: Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, California

The before: Weird and unnecessary soffits, according to Leah, made the kitchen feel even smaller, and there were the light blue walls and dark bluetiled countertops to deal with. The kitchen, the living room, and stairs, which are all on the same level of the house, all had different flooring, plus there was a chunky column that broke up the space, she says.

The inspiration: While the wife was initially drawn to a combo of materials, including many tiled and wooden kitchens with saturated color, throughout the design process it became more tonal and neutral, says Leah. Green Heath tile adds color thats still subtle, and white cabinetry and a paneled refrigerator make the revamped kitchen seem like one big space.

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My ballot came in the mail this week. Its sitting there on the kitchen counter, right beside the toaster oven, waiting to bring democracy to an end by return mail with a verified signature. It doesnt seem that threatening, but according to El Presidente, its a sinister force, lurking there with another offer to join the AARP and the power bill. Chaos, death and destruction in one envelope with a little raspberry jam spilled on it.

Ive watched only a few minutes of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Never has so little been said in so many words coming out of so many high-priced mouths. The Republicans are fawning over her like the Virgin Mary. The Democrats are grinding away, trying to get her to say right out loud that she would reverse Roe v. Wade when the opportunity comes up, and that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. And the nominee, who is a smart and appealing person, deftly says nothing. Unlike Justice Kavanaugh, she hasnt even admitted to liking beer. She says it would be unjudicial to decide these issues until all the evidence has been presented in an actual case before the court. You give things a fair trial before the hanging.

Its not like anybody doesnt know where she stands. She was appointed by Donald Trump. The only part of his administration that functions is the judicial appointment pipeline and thats because he has outsourced it to the Federalist Society. Nobody gets on their list of recommended judges who isnt firmly in the pro-life camp. Nobody should be surprised by that.

The Democrats are outraged by the rush to fill the seat on the Supreme Court. It is completely inconsistent with the position taken by the Republicans in the last year of Obamas term. They have reversed position without embarrassment. The Democrats would do exactly the same thing if they held the Senate. So a month of very high-priced talent will be wasted on the confirmation process. It would be refreshing to hear Judge Barrett come out and say, Hell, yes, Ill vote to reverse every decision old lady Ginsburg ever made. And since the Constitution never mentions electricity or cellphones, Id throw out any legislation that deals with that, too. Not a single vote would be changed by stating the obvious.

They are contesting the seat left open by Rob Bishops retirement. Those are some mighty small shoes to fill, but Im not sure either is up to it.

For 10 years, the Republicans have been saying they would repeal and replace Obamacare with something better. Trump says it will be terrific. So far they havent put forward even an outline of a plan. They dont have one. They dont think the feds have a role to play in health care. Something better means something that is left to the tender mercies of the private insurance market, which is how we got where we are. Congress could be working on that. Or they could be working on financial relief for people whose lives and businesses have been disrupted by the plague. But lets spend a couple of weeks theatrically going through the motions on the court nomination that produces no useful information, and the outcome is already certain.

The only competitive race in Utah is the congressional seat where Ben McAdams is being challenged by Burgess Owens. The TV ad coverage on that race is disgusting. Its nothing but competing ads from outside groups trying to convince us that McAdams is Jerry Fallwells pool boy and that Owens is a serial murderer. There really is no policy discussion in the campaign. Looking at the ads, the only conclusion is that the two worst people on earth want to represent Sandy in Congress. Maybe Sandy deserves that.

In our congressional district, there is a choice between that one guy who looks like a rookie appliance salesman at R.C. Willey and that other guy who doesnt. The campaign has been so fiercely fought that I cant come up with either ones name. They are contesting the seat left open by Rob Bishops retirement. Those are some mighty small shoes to fill, but Im not sure either is up to it.

I cant imagine living in a state where the outcome of almost every race was close. Were spared most of the ads in the presidential race, though I see them on satellite channels. This is a bad way to select leaders.

Still, it all matters. That subversive mail-in ballot, while not explosive, is powerful. I wish there were a way to stretch out the pleasure of voting against Trump. It takes so little time to color in the bubble, and then its done. I might savor the moment by driving the completed ballot to Coalville, even though there are collection locations closer like my mailbox. Theres no reason to delay, and it will help the clerks office if they can match signatures and verify mail-in ballots earlier instead of doing it all on the last couple of days.

If only completing the ballot could shut off the noise.

Tom Clyde practiced law in Park City for many years. He lives on a working ranch in Woodland and has been writing this column since 1986.

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Global Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop Market report presents the fundamental industry insights and market statistics. The latest developments, plans and policies, growth opportunities and challenges to Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop market are described in this report. The two crucial factors analyzed in this report include market revenue in (USD Million) and market size (k MT). The development scope, feasibility study, Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop market concentration, and maturity analysis is elaborated in this report.

An all-inclusive study on Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop market presents the industry insights across various geographies like North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa. The leading Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop industry players, their SWOT analysis and business strategies are covered in this report. The product portfolio covers the definition, type, application, and pricing structure. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop market is segmented based on type, applications, and research regions.

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Major players covered in this report:

CambriaSilestonePokarna LimitedSage SurfacesCuravaHanwhaProgressive CountertopPF Custom CountertopsGreat Lakes GraniteMarbleCaesarstone Spot-Yam Ltd.Granite Worktops Ltd.

Market Segmentation:

By Type:

ResidentialCommercial

By Application:

Civil ConstructionCommercial ConstructionOthers

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For each region analyzed in this report production value and growth rate is determined from 2015-2019. Market dynamics studied in this report describes the emerging segments of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop, market growth, limitations, opportunities, industry plans and policies across different regions. The competitive landscape analysis, industry chain analysis, and value chain analysis is presented in this report. Under industry chain analysis, various segments like upstream raw materials, manufacturing base, production process, cost of raw materials and labor cost is elaborated. Also, marketing channels and downstream buyers analysis of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop is conducted.

A pin-point analysis is conducted to describe the value, market share, consumption, growth rate of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop. Market share of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop and gross margin analysis is presented in this report. The key industry players on the global and regional level are studied in this report. The import-export details, market value, consumption, and volume forecast of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop from 2019-2026 is covered.

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A brief summary of research methodology followed:

The research methodology comprises of primary and secondary research. The paid primary interviews, surveys, telephonic discussions are conducted with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop. Secondary research includes the data gathered from annual reports, press releases, national customs paid database, the industry journal, and associations. All the gathered data is profiled and validated to ensure the accuracy and reliability.

Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop Report can be divided into below segments:

1. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop Industry Overview, Market Scope, Size Estimation, and Segmentation.

2. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop Growth Drivers, Opportunities, Emerging Segments, and Industry Plans and Policies are explained.

3. Industry Chain Analysis Explaining Manufacturing Base, Market Share, Product Type, Upstream Raw Materials Suppliers, and Downstream Buyers Is Covered.

4. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop segmentation by type explains growth rate , and value from 2015-2019

5. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop segmentation by application and regions covers consumption, growth rate, market share, price, and gross margin analysis.

6. Production, Consumption, Import-Export analysis of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop by regions is explained.

7. Market Status and regional SWOT analysis are described under this segment.

8. Competitive landscape structure of top Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop players, gross margin analysis, price, and production value is specified.

9. Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop market analysis forecast by volume, value, consumption from 2019-2026 is provided for type, application, and region.

10. Market maturity analysis, consumption forecast, feasibility study, and valuable conclusions are offered.

Significant Features Of Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop Report:

All inclusive market study which presents market statistics and competitive market scenario globally

Insights into the forecast market scenario lead to the analysis of growth opportunities, market scope, development threats, and market risks

Major regions, countries, type and Engineered Quartz (E-Quartz) Countertop applications are covered to offer complete industry picture

Comprehensive research techniques are implemented to provide reliable and accurate results

The SWOT analysis, business tactics of key players, industry plans and policies will ease the business decisions

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Ive been cooking more at home during the pandemic and Ive surprised myself with the success of some of the sweet and savoury Instagrammable delicacies Ive made. Plus, cooking has been very therapeutic.

Ive learned to appreciate the good knives I invested in years ago, that French cast-iron pan gifted to me, and the dishwasher that seems to be constantly running cleaning up after me. I decided to invest in the appliances that help me become an even better home chef!

Of course, a fantastic meal can be made with essential tools, like a stove, but a couple of fancy bells and whistles can make the cooking process a much more enjoyable and efficient experience (plus they help to upgrade the look of my 12-year old kitchen). Do I need these? Lets just say that once tried, I may never go back.

A countertop machine with super powers

Im always on the lookout for a kitchen helper that performs more than one function, and I think Ive found the most versatile machine on the market. The Vorwerk Thermomix TM6 is a super-powerful blender that also cooks, sauts and stirs. It replaces a rice cooker, blender, coffee mill, smoothie machine, slow cooker, yogurt maker, sous vide, steamer the list goes on and on. Did I mention it also has a built-in scale, making measuring ingredients a breeze? It also preps it chops, sauts and mixes, which means minimal cleanup because everything but the frying and baking happens in the generously-sized stainless bowl.

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