DEAR TIM: I have a 1938 Cape Cod stone house with a behemoth laundry sink in the basement. It appears to be made of concrete, soap stone or something similar and has two giant tubs. It’s supported by ...

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Question: I have a a behemoth sink in the laundry room. It appears to be made of concrete, soap stone or something similar and has two giant tubs. It’s supported by a steel stand that’s in pretty good ...