Many American homes utilize a garbage disposal, as they rely on the machine to grind up food scraps. This helps avoid clogged pipes and damaged plumbing. A garbage disposal works by using centrifugal ...

Dear Keith: You should be able to install a new garbage disposal using just basic hand tools even if you are not an experienced DIYer. It can be a job getting the old ...

Unfortunately, when learning how to install a garbage disposal, many people forget the most basic step: making sure you've got the right one. "One of the most frequent errors of individuals is ...

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

Sink garbage disposals are a kitchen convenience that many homeowners take for granted—until it seems like they're struggling with whatever food debris you put into the drain hole. If your current ...

The cost to replace a garbage disposal depends on unit size, features, labor rates and how complex the installation is. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

Is a garbage disposal really necessary? If you don’t have one, or have one you rarely use, you know it’s not that difficult to live without. Perhaps this should go without saying, but when you don’t ...

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