You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

Garbage disposals are a lifesaver. They make cleaning up your kitchen much easier and less stressful. Plus, you don't have to make quite as many trips to the waste bin after cooking. However, if ...

The garbage disposal feels like the perfect solution to leftovers causing a stink in the kitchen, but hold up. Plumbers list the worst items to put down the disposal because they're the best items to ...

Egg shells can be hard on garbage disposal blades. Once the shells are ground, they can compound other blockages. (jeroen belen/freeimages.com) It’s always tempting just put things down the sink and ...

Dear Heloise: A plumber once told me the best way to clean a garbage disposal is to get a large glass of ice. Turn the water on warm, turn the garbage disposal on and slowly pour the ice into it. The ...

Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A: The short answer is, say goodbye to your garbage disposal because it’s probably on ...

’Tis the season for gatherings centered on good food and good company. And with all the focus on meal prep during the holidays, your garbage disposal is sure to be working overtime — making it prone ...

Derek Walczak is a licensed general contractor located in Ipswich, MA. Together with his wife and business partner, Lisa, Derek owns and operates Walczak Design and Build, a design-build collaborative ...