Q: Dear Ed: We’re building a laundry room with all the bells and whistles. One issue with laundry sinks I’ve had is that when clothes are soaking I have no working sink. What type of la… ...

These sinks are a little deeper than normal to give you additional washing room. Plus, the cast-iron construction resists scratching, chipping and staining, and some nice custom options are available.

Bottom line: It all comes out in the wash that a stainless steel utility sink can be a nice choice for a laundry room. — Ed Del Grande, a Rhode Island master contractor and plumber, is the ...