Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Garbage disposals wear out over time, and can also break or clog when you throw the wrong stuff in. Replacing a disposal is an easy plumbing project that will get your kitchen sink back and running in ...

Dear James: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is installing a garbage disposer a typical do-it-yourself project, and what are the basic steps to ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...