Sink strainer assembly as seen from underneath sink.
Sink strainer assembly as seen from underneath sink.

About Sink Strainers

Sink strainers are available in various styles and finishes—including chrome, stainless steel, nickel, and bronze. They are available at home centers and plumbing supply stores ranging in price from under $10 to over $60 each. Be sure to buy a quality strainer that’s made from stainless steel or brass for your sink.

Nothing is more annoying than a strainer basket that doesn’t remain open when you want it, which is most of the time, or one that doesn’t close easily to hold water in the sink. Before buying a new strainer for your sink, read the customer reviews and rating of models you are interested in on home center websites.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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