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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

I'm never quite sure what's OK to toss in the garbage disposal. Those whirring and grinding noises make it seem like it could ...

The most common causes of a dishwasher not draining are clogs or problems somewhere in the drainage line. This includes the dishwasher's drain hose, the air gap, garbage disposer and/or the sink drain ...

Water that is too hot might be safe for metal pipes, but it’s bad for the rubber seals most kitchen drain systems use. Let your tea kettle sit for about five minutes after boiling to prevent damage to ...

Garbage disposals often overheat or get jammed, which trips the overload protector. Resetting the overload protector is a simple process with no tools required. Avoid chemical drain cleaners and ...