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Old House Handyman: Quick 'fixes' don't last with garbage disposals

The disposal with a one-year warranty is at least a decade old. And as is my tight-wad nature, I have “fixed” it a few times in recent years. First, it developed a leaky crack in the housing, so I ... read more

How to Diagnose and Fix a Broken Garbage Disposal

you may be able to handle the fix yourself. Related: Is Using a Dishwasher More Efficient? Related: 29 Ideas to Transform a Small Kitchen Your garbage disposal unit can handle a lot but you may ... read more

Woman says landlord charged her nearly $1K to fix garbage disposal that cost a tenth of the price

A metro Atlanta renter said that not only was she charged, but she was overcharged hundreds of dollars for a garbage disposal repair. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln learned that ... read more

Clean these 5 things around your house regularly to keep your home smelling fresh

Certain areas of your home need to be cleaned more than others in order to maintain a fresh scent. Carpets, garbage disposals and bedsheets are just a few examples. read more

The Best Drain Cleaners for Hair and Grime

Clogs can happen in the sink, shower, and even the garbage disposal and each of these drain types may require a certain drain cleaner to fix the blockage. For a fast-acting product that tackles ... read more

Ask Lucas: My husband tries to fix things around the house, but he just breaks them worse

Electrical, plumbing, you name it, he tries to fix it. He gets some of the more ... We were also able to install a new garbage disposal with the help of some YouTube videos (and admittedly some ... read more

Installing the Dishwasher, Sink, and Garbage Disposal

Plumbing and heating contractor Doug Buchanan is ready to install the Kenmore Elite dishwasher and the Kohler Dickinson sink (with garbage disposal). Plumbing and heating contractor Doug Buchanan ... read more

Going Down the Drain: How Much Food Is Wasted in the U.S.?

Flushing food scraps down the garbage disposal in your kitchen can be borderline therapeutic. No digging out the potato peels or apple cores — just mash them down the drain, turn on the appliance, and ... read more

Pay attention to these details when shopping for a garbage disposal

A garbage disposal is hardly a glamorous item, but there are reasons to pore over its details the same way you do with any other kitchen appliance, lest you wind up with a shrieky, leaky or clog ... read more

Old House Handyman: Quick 'fixes' don't last with garbage disposals

My sink drain as I peered beyond the bright, stainless-steel rim into the dark heart of a garbage ... under the disposal to catch those occasional leaks. This is not a recommended repair, and ... read more