A: Vintage fixtures are beautiful—the white is creamier, the shapes more voluptuous—and there’s something soul-satisfying about resurrecting a lovely old piece and putting it back into service. But ...

You're brushing your teeth when you notice it. That lovely old porcelain sink, the one that caught your eye when you first looked at the house, doesn't look so lovely anymore. The finish is dull and ...

One of the most disappointing antiquing trips I ever took was to look at an old dry sink that was for sale. The caller described it as really old, didn’t hold water, and it was cheap. She said it had ...

Q-My home has a large old porcelain sink with drainboards on each side. The porcelain is chipped in several places-some chips are about the size of a dime. Can an amateur refinish it? A-You can try ...

Porcelain: It’s a beautiful, elegant material that’s lovely to have in your home, but isn’t always the strongest. While yes, porcelain is tough, it’s not invincible, either. Having a porcelain sink in ...