Over time, copper sinks, pots and pans may lose their luminance ... cover the copper with a thin layer of ketchup. Rub gently to restore shine. Rinse thoroughly, and dry completely.

Below my kitchen sink is a copper pipe that comes out of the wall ... and if that isn’t in your budget, then you get to repair the leak. There are several companies making copper adhesive ...

Of all the options, stainless steel and copper won’t chip or crack ... cold too fast,” she said. “If you repair them, they could reopen.” Corian sinks are only about a half-inch thick ...