There is a wide swatch of materials to choose from for your new kitchen sink. We've broken down the pros and cons of 8 of the ...

3. Features. Some cast-iron sinks offer low bowl partitions so a pan can sit flat in the sink. This feature is called a “smart divide” and helps make cast iron a smart choice for any kitchen sink.

Q: We’re planning a kitchen makeover and I’m including a cast-iron kitchen sink in the plans. My husband says he wants a new sink type because his grandmother had a cast-iron sink. Are cast ...

Today’s undermount cast-iron sinks have a wide, flat rim and are designed to mount beneath your kitchen countertop. These sinks are best used with solid-surface and stone countertops.

Most cast-iron sinks are made from 93 percent recycled materials, and with a reclaimed percentage that high, they have become the darling of the green-building movement.

Q. In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I’m ...

Q: I am planning to remodel my kitchen. The project will include installing granite countertops with an undermounted kitchen sink. My first choice for the sink is cast iron, but I'm told that the w… ...

Q: Dear Ed: In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new.

Cast iron sinks, which are poured into a mold then coated with baked-on enamel glaze, will take a beating and clean up well, but cost more.

Q. My husband came home this week with a new cast-iron kitchen sink that he bought for a discount. While I like the sink and the low price, there is an issue. The sink has five faucet holes. We pla… ...