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NTA, your daughter is being an asshole, but also a teenager, she's not trying to, but needs to learn. It's time to get a sink insert for her, and a plastic bin for inside the fridge! some suggestions based on kashrut (keeping kosher involves separating meat and dairy, the principles can help here. I'll note that in kashrut there isn't actually anything wrong with meat and dairy in containers in the same fridge.):

• she can have a dish tub (something like this, but there are also much cheaper ones available!). I linked that one because it has a drain, but I know there are lots of 3 pack tubs in red, blue, and green because that's how a lot of people color code when keeping kosher, lol.
  
• following that line of thinking, I recommend going "green" for any veggie specific color coding if you haven't already.
  
• if you WANT to shell out, she can have a mini-fridge for her vegetarian products she doesn't want near meat. HOWEVER, this is unnecessary. meat can and should be placed in a specific location in the fridge, but also if you want to organize the fridge a little better, go for some fridge containers! they can be sealed.
  
• her allowance (if she has one) can go to buying cheap utensils/cooking utensils. I've seen target have some inexpensive plastic stuff. or she can go to any dollar store. time for her to buy sponges and dish soap. she can use all her own stuff if that's what she wants.

Hey! So I found my scrappy little pack list I had before I left. Hope this helps at all :)

• Bring strapless bra
  
• Underwater camera!!!!!!
  
• Download Hola (hola.org) this one!!! This is GREAT for watching shows abroad
  
• Health Insurance - World Nomads
  
• Power of attorney
  
  
• Berry Plus Laundry Detergent
  
• 4x (2 boxes)
  
• Contact Solution
  
• Tampons (lots)
  
• Lancome Mascara
  
• MAC powder
  
• Revlon Eyeliner 2x
  
• Eye drops
  
• Watch (you don't want to be pulling out your phone to tell the time)
  
• Electrolyte packets
  
• Tennis shoes
  
• New sandals
  
• Gear Ties
  
• Clothing line
  
• Universal Sink Stopper
  
• Deck of cards
  
• Journal
  
• Packing Cubes
  
• Kindle
  
• Adapters
  
• Quick dry towel
  
• Memory cards
  
• Ear plugs
  
• Sleep Mask
  
• SF refrigerator magnets for hosts
  
• Alarm clock (Don't use your phone - not good to leave out)
  
• Headlamp
  
• Bamboo utensils
  
• Carabiner
  
• iPad with Logitech keyboard case
  
• Good head phones
  
• Anti-malaria pills
  
• Pepto bismol
  
• Cipro
  
• Advil
  
• Pink eye eye drops (you never know!)
  
• Sleeping pills
  
• Small brush
  
• Toilettry Bag
  
• Rain jacket
  
• Fleece
  
• kleen canteen
  
• Combo padlocks (combo better than key - if you lose the key you're screwed)
  
• Sun dress
  
• New Tivas? - Take old tivas to cobbler
  
• Bottle opener
  
• Scarf
  
• Combo+wire cord to tie the backpack to a bed
  
• Sea to Summit Mini Backpack
  
• Manicuring scissors/file/tweezers
  
• Steripod Toothbrush cover
  
• Toothbrush
  
• Mini First Aid Kit
  
• Razors (gotta stay fresh!)
  
• Shampoo & Conditioner
  
• Flats
  
• Mini Sewing Kit
  
• Hand sanitizer
  
• Epipen
  
• Neosporin
  
• Ziplock baggies (big and small)
  
• Face lotion (x3)
  
• New Bra/undies
  
• Flip flops for showers (old navy)
  
• Super glue
  
• Cliff bars
  
• New Jeans
  
• Backpack - Osprey Waypoint 85
  
• Backpack rain cover
  
• Mini umbrella
  
• Dry Bag
  
• Stuff sack for laundry
  
• Shoe bags
  
• Grocery Bag
  
• Leather strap over purse
  
• Kleenex
  
• Q-tips
  
• Deoderant
  
• Hair ties
  
• Shower gel
  
• Pajamas
  
• Travel Pillow
  
• Sleep sack
  
• tent?
  
  
• Check contact prescription
  
• New glasses
  
• Check up
  
• Get immunizations - yellow immunizations card!
  
• Get a youth card through STA (see 13 ways link above)
  
  
• India
  
• Vietnam
  
• (Dual citizen to Spain - don't need visa for Brazil)
  

Having just replaced my own kitchen sink recently, and going through hell...

The top part, grey pipe into the white pipe . It's the wrong piece. You want a new connection like your middle one, that threads.

As for the drain that goes into your wall, you want to pull the white pipe out (it should be nesseled into a large pipe - usually black or grey - that is inside the wall) do not yank it. If it pulls out easily, then you need to apply glue. Is it does not budge, that means that it is already glued; which would be a bigger issue that I can't help with on-line.

All items can be found at hardware stores; but I have found that getting the right fitting for the sink is the hard part (when I installed a dishwasher in a house that never had one before). The key is making sure that you either open all the packs and make sure that everything screws together before you take it home, or be super great at visualization. This also needs to be applied to ALL threads, even if they do not leak.

Do you have a picture? I am sure I will find one here too. I am googling something like this but I do not understand the words :) Maybe something like this or this?

Anyway you gave me a great idea, I'll definitely be using something similar!

I recommend this one:

Kohler Duostrainer

Although, if you're only doing it for temporary use until you save up for a disposal and the other work, it might not make sense to spring for that. In that case I would still recommend one with a similar mechanism for fastening, like this one. It's just going to be easier to get tight and seal up.

And yes, you'll need to get the proper lengths of PVC - expect to spend about 15 bucks at a big box store for that. You'll need:

1 - 1-1/2" tubular flanged tailpiece
1 - 1-1/2" tubular p-trap

Tools: 1 - small hack saw/other saw to cut the plastic down to the proper size.

Make sure that when you cut the tailpiece, you cut it such that it seats fully in the bell (opening) of the slip joint inlet of the p-trap. You want it to go all the way in and stop. Cutting it shorter than that creates a higher risk of leakage or disconnection with expansion/contraction caused by hot water draining out of the sink. You want to put the tailpiece in (connect it to the basket strainer once that's installed) and then fit the trap in and mark the tailpiece according to where it will sit given the trap location. Then disconnect it, cut it, and install it.

As for repayment, I'm sure some time someone will need advice that you can offer help with. Maybe you have a particular interest or area of expertise? Check to see if there's a subreddit! That's one thing that makes reddit rad - when people can have an expert source of information. Cheers!

Some of the very fine herbs sometimes fall through but it will just fall into the wax or the glass cup. Then when you go to burn the candle again the wax smells like the herbs. :) I use a metal wire mesh strainer that I got from my local grocery store.

This one is pretty much exactly the one I have.

I keep the flame about an inch or two under the bottom of the strainer but it can work lower than that. You don’t want the flame coming through the mesh. Be careful because she edges of the strainer will heat up (obviously :P) but I’ve had really good results from it!

This is a video of my setup. The glass is a used up decorative candle. The flame is enough to heat up the herbs so they smolder gently. And no more buying one use charcoals!

Drain Zips. I have a few of these and they work great -- along the same lines as your wire hangar, but probably better reach and grab. You can find them at any local hardware or big box store for just a few bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucet-Queen-Zip--Drain-Clog/dp/B000YHRAXE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409079&sr=8-13&keywords=drain+zip

If it's a deep, full clog, I've got one of these that also works like a champ, but you need a garden hose to supply force: http://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409317&sr=8-1&keywords=drain+pressure+hose

Probably $10-$20 also at any hardware or big box store.

You have gotten most of the tips: Dawn dish soap, white vinegar, dish brush. Put away spices (ours are on the Fridge in magnetic tins with see through tops from the office supply section of the local dollar store) and clean as you go.

Throw sponges in the dishwasher. As they reach the end of their lives, clip a corner, to indicate that they are now floor scrubbing sponges, not dish sponges.

But floors get grungier than a sponge wipe can handle, so here is the best mop ever. It is much sturdier than a swiffer, you can fill the attached spray with whatever you want and the velcroed pads can be washed and reused.

Because we live in California, where droughts are common, this small dishpan is great. It is well made and can sit in the sink or on the counter. (Using it in the sink helps to keep the sink clean) It has a plug and drain to empty into a sink or you can grab the handles, carry it outside and use the water for plants.

I'm pretty sure that's a sink stopper. You can put it on the sink drain so it fills up, which can make it easier to do laundry.

Something like this

When I'm not around a washing machine, I hand wash yesterday's socks, underwear, and t-shirt arm pits. I find my stuff needs a washing machine after 3-4 hand washings.

If I'm feeling lazy, and there's no consequences to taking a longer shower, I'll shower with my underwear/socks on, then at the end take them off and give them a final scrub. Doesn't work as well...but did I mention lazy?

I carry this clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E, this sink stopper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G99DMVU, and most importantly, Dr. Bronners soap! It does a good job of deodorizing, and I only have to put in a few drops in each "load" of hand laundry.

Here's a variety. The one I have has loops at the ends, much better than suction cups IMHO. (I think there is a brand out there that has both, though.) You can also just get away with a length of strong twine, and even just draping things over shower curtain rods, towel racks, and radiators in a pinch. I like having the clothesline though.

The universal sink stopper is a must have if you plan to do any hand-washing. You never know if your lodging's sink will have a stopper at all.

Beleveder SA-23 1R BR Beauty Transparent Hair Trap https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0043VZB0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iUQyCbHEG3DY1

Works pretty well the seal they give for the clean out is useless, so a little Teflon works well.

I use a tea ball, and I actually dump mine after it is cooled, but still wet. The soggy tea leave all stick together and release from the ball in a big clump. Sometime I have to knock it against the side of the can to get some strays. Anything that is left over is not nearly enough to bother the drain.

You could also try a drain strainer. Probably just good to have in general. I have something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fengbao-2PCS-Kitchen-Sink-Strainer/dp/B01CWXLMB8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538015130&sr=8-4&keywords=drain+strainer&dpID=51bAYK0sriL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I'm really happy with it, it catches a lot without stopping up the flow of water down the drain, and it hasn't tarnished or discolored in any way.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVWE7O2/ref=twister_B00BJGFTKU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This helps me a lot for cooking in my tiny kitchen. Keeps your sink free while dirty dishes soak. When I get one minute free, all I have to do is rinse quickly. Plus if I run out of space... well there's always the floor.

What temperature does the metal reach? If it isn't too hot you might put a wood floor vent cover on it. Wood is less conductive than metal, so that alone would help prevent burns.

http://www.atlantasupply.com/nlhtml/images/wlcod.jpg

If you can't remove the metal furnace vent grille, you could make a gasket out of a silicone baking mat like I mention in another comment. Put the silicone gasket between the metal grille and a wood vent cover. That would reduce direct conduction of heat from the metal grille to the wood.

Instead of a baking mat, here's a heat-resistant silicone sink protector which can handle pots straight off the burner. It has the advantage of being perforated already, so could probably be used as-is, or with a little trimming.

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-All-Silicone-Large/dp/B00OCFCK70

Yikes, I can only imagine how much of a disaster that would be. I'd probably get evicted for that or maybe the barage of f-bombs i'd be dropping.

I actually used a strainer last night. Mine's like this. It's adjustable so it can rest solidly over the pot. I actually didn't strain over my kettle but instead did this over my sparge bucket after sparging. Even though this is a fairly big strainer, it was not easy to get a bag full of 18.5 lbs. of grain to fit solidy within in. Should work well for smaller beers though. I just ordered some silicon gloves, which I didn't have last night to hopefully improve my squeezing. I just suffered through the pain of squeezing 150-170 degree wort 2 seconds at a time. Thanks again for your help.

I quit using shampoo, and even Dr. Bonners. Almost every country sells little packages of detergent, usually formulated for that area. I bring one of those Tupperware type containers (my sandwich on the jet), and keep the detergent in the plastic container for the duration of my trip.

Real detergent does a great job. Bring a flat rubber sink stopper to give yourself a little puddle of water to work with. Rinse with the shower, squeezing, rinsing, squeezing, etc until it looks clean. https://smile.amazon.com/Danco-Inc-Suction-Stopper-White/dp/B00G99DMVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482805130&sr=8-2&keywords=flat+rubber+sink+stopper

Hang the clothes in the shower until there is no more dripping, and then hang them on the line of cord you brought. If you can leave the windows open, or dry outside, all the better...

I generally take nylon, lightweight wool, and other quick-drying clothing - so I can wash at night, and they will be dry in the morning. If something is not completely dry, it's usually ok because it will be dry after an hour wearing it.

I love the micro perforated drain screens (2 pack for $6 on amazon prime)

They catch almost everything. The standard ones can barely catch anything that's not enormous.

After some searching, and not wanting to drill into granite and risk cracking, found this system that looks pretty legit:

Never Fall Complete Sink Repair system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plbkR5eMciI

Any other ideas welcome!

Try this kind. Its been great for catching hair and since its flat it works for most drains.

That looks like a standard 3 1/2" drain (measure it to be sure). If so, get a 3 1/2" drain strainer (that also acts as a stopper).

The brand on the drain is EZ FLO - various types are here: https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-30057-Replacement-Basket-Stainless/dp/B00GDB1WYS

Does she have this? It's my favorite pig kitchen accessory!

Just get a sink strainer. Anything that goes past that is fine, and you can clean it daily.

This tub is ideal for that kind of use.

I really like this replacement sink strainer by Good Grips.

The center post is easier to grab than the standard sink strainer/plug, and the silicone part turns inside out over the trash.

Obviously, it does not replace a plug but I'm not sometime who fills the sink to wash dishes anyway.

I have one, but I'm not sure they're standard.

One like this is really handy though:
https://www.amazon.com/Fengbao-2PCS-Kitchen-Sink-Strainer/dp/B01CWXLMB8

This might be a super simple solution, but have you tried a small sink strainer in your sink or in your shower? It works for me. Here's an example! There are lots of different sized ones so you'll have to smaller one that fits your sink.

This one was recommended through a blog post I found somewhere. Amazon reviews and others have said it works in sinks of all shapes and sizes, it has worked in the few situations I've tried it. We'll see how it fares in the multitude of sinks I'll be using on my trip.

I use one of these on my stopperless sink. Flat Suction Sink Stopper

Links:

For $2, you can use any sink as a wash basin

For $14, you can have your very own portable wash basin that folds up into the size of a paperback

For $4, you can get multipurpose detergent, aka Campsuds. Use sparingly.

Here you go
[sink stopper] (https://www.amazon.com/Danco-Inc-Suction-Stopper-White/dp/B00G99DMVU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1518717083&sr=8-8&keywords=sink+stopper&dpID=31RvCv7qqfL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)
This costs less than $3 and will do what you need.

Dude
Get one/some of these...

Wash and Drain Dish Tub
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVWE7O2/

Either two sink liners that you swap out for meat/dairy, ortwo full sink liners.

I used this for a broken stopper once.

You are welcome.

Just make sure you put a small strainer in the drain of the sink. You don't want to be dropping small items down there while cleaning. A converter, or worse, a nib.

I use something like this

Did you know, you could buy a plastic strainer for the sink, and it will never happen again?

E.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CWXLMB8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527414224&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=strainer+sink&dpPl=1&dpID=51bAYK0sriL&ref=plSrch

For travelling / backpacking in Europe, I have found a few things useful:

• Flat rubber sink plug for handwashing in hostel sinks
  
• Rubber travel clothesline for hanging clothes
  
• Tube of concentrated laundry soap
  
• Packing cubes help to keep clothes organized
  
• Travel towel (Packtowl is my favorite)
  
• Eye mask & ear plugs
  
• Plastic bags and elastic bands (useful for many things including wet clothes)
  
• PDF versions of guidebooks (eg. Lonely planet)
  
• External USB battery for phone/device charging
  
• European SIM card
  
• Having some quick-dry clothing
  
• Light and cheap laptop for long-term trips
  
• P+S camera, gopro
  
• Daypack
  
• Flip flops for hot weather, around the hostle and in the hostel showers
  
• 0% exchange credit card to taking out cash
  
• Combination padlock for hostel lockers (no key to lose)
  
• Offline map app such as Here Maps
  
• Small container with an assortment of bandages
  
• Cold and flu medicine, anti-biotic ointment, aspirin
  
  Not needed:
  
  
• Heavy physical guidebooks
  
• Multiple pairs of shoes (1 is enough)
  
• Power transformer (an adapter is enough as most cell phone and laptop adapters chargers can accept 110-230 V)
  
• Lots of cash on hand (take out as needed to reduce theft / loss risk)
  
• I brought a small steel cable to lock my bag in places that didn't have lockers but i never used it
  
• Sewing kit (haven't used it in 6 months)
  
• Sleep sheet (I brought one in case there were dirty places I had to sleep in but it wasn't necessary in the end)
  
• Under-the-shirt / under-the-belt passport holder. There are varied opinions but I prefer leaving my passport in the hostel locker.