For a busy family, go with a 16-gauge stainless steel sink. It absorbs the...

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For a busy family, go with a 16-gauge stainless steel sink. It absorbs the noise of clattering dishes and resists the thermal shock of boiling water dumps. Installers love them because they last 20 years without cracking or staining