This TERRIBLE Double Sink Had to Go… The Plumbing Nightmare That Followed 😳

📝 DESCRIPTION
Join us for a critical kitchen renovation! We finally removed our horribly designed double sink and upgraded to a modern, deep kitchen sink with all the fancy features — but doing a simple sink install in El Salvador quickly turned into a full plumbing nightmare.
Nothing fit.
The imported sink fittings didn’t match local plumbing, the pipes were incompatible, and we had to hunt down the main water shutoff for the entire house just to stop the chaos. To make things even more complicated, the granite countertop had to be cut so the new sink would actually fit.
This video shows the real reality of home renovations in El Salvador — the stuff no one tells you about before moving or investing here. From mismatched standards to creative problem solving, this is everyday life for expats renovating abroad.
If you’re thinking about moving to El Salvador, buying a house, or doing renovations outside North America, this video is for you.

⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS
Not all imported fixtures match local plumbing standards
Renovations in El Salvador often require on-the-spot problem solving
Finding the main water shutoff isn’t always obvious
Granite countertops may need modification for modern fixtures
Expect delays, surprises, and creative solutions when renovating abroad
📍 LOCATION
El Salvador 🇸🇻

💱 CURRENCY
US Dollar (USD)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY
Family of expats living full-time in El Salvador

🗓️ TIMELINE
Home renovation update during our life in El Salvador

🔍 RELATED KEYWORDS
living in El Salvador, El Salvador expat life, El Salvador plumbing, home renovation El Salvador, sink installation problems, Chinese imported sinks, granite countertop cutting, expat renovation, real life in El Salvador, moving abroad challenges, Central America expats

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👋 CLOSING
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🙋‍♀️ About This Channel:
Welcome to the Hagenaars Family channel! We’re a Canadian family living full-time in El Salvador — exploring the real side of expat life, culture, and community. Our videos share the highs, lows, and lessons of starting over abroad.

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