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 ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Garbage disposals are a boon for any kitchen. They cut down on landfill waste, make cleaning up and washing dishes a breeze, and are a fairly simple way to boost your home’s value. At some point, ...

Q: My garbage disposal has stopped working, and I think it needs to be replaced. Can you recommend a replacement that is easy to install? A: Are you sure it needs to be replaced? At least half the ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's not something you think about until you have to. What causes plumbing problems in your home? What are the things you're doing that you shouldn't be? David Murphy, from Johns ...

Trash cans are kind of gross. You keep a container of food waste and plastic wrappers in the kitchen, and it starts to smell. Garbage disposals are supposed to alleviate the smelly trash problem. They ...

While a garbage disposal may not be an essential kitchen appliance, for some it’s a small luxury that’s well worth its relatively low cost. However, even the best disposals won’t last forever and at ...