Enhance your outdoor life with an outdoor basin or sink
When we look around the exterior of a house, we can make a long list of things that need to be taken care of or maintained, such as weeding the garden, painting the fence, oiling the deck, mowing the lawn, etc. Working outdoors is usually not a clean job, and we all end up in trouble one way or another. Unfortunately, the dirt and grime we’re covered in doesn’t need to be dragged inside with us if only your outdoor area had a decent sink. Wouldn’t it be great to stop yelling at the kids or your partner for ruining the house and creating more housework?
An outdoor basin or sink can be as basic or as expensive as you like. You can choose a brand of sink that is in keeping with the overall look of the outdoor area if you like. Typically, you can look for a sink at your local DIY (do-it-yourself) home improvement store or you can go to a dedicated plumbers store that will sell a variety of sinks. If you’re trying to save a few pennies, look around a house demolition lot, go to a garage sale, or even check out the giveaway section of the newspaper. Installing a sink yourself is always a great accomplishment, and you save a lot of money in the process that can be invested in the next DIY project around the house.
Before purchasing a basin or sink, you will need to consider if the sink will be connected to the main water supply or if you only want a sink on a stand. A sink on a stand has the advantage that it can be mobile, which means it can have wheels so you can fill it with the hose and have the sink close to the work you are doing.
Another advantage of having an outdoor sink or basin is that if you have a fruit and vegetable garden or do a lot of outdoor entertaining, a sink is a must. Having access to water in these times can prevent a lot of mess, a sink blocked by dirt, saves you time and is really convenient. Just think that you can even clean, cut, and prep all your vegetables as soon as you’ve picked them, and the scraps can go right into the compost pile.
Simply having access to another outdoor sink opens up many possibilities to start a new trade such as pottery, washing the car, cleaning the mountain bike or even cleaning all the work tools. Taking the time to install an outdoor lavatory or sink or having it installed by a professional will make life so much easier than you wish you had thought of before.