Everyone loves a perfectly running garbage disposal, but the second you start to see water building up in your sink, the panic starts to set in. Clogs are annoying and unsightly (plus also smelly), ...

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 ...

Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...

Does your kitchen have a “funny” smell lately? Do you notice it when you are standing next to your sink? That smell could be a buildup of food particles rotting in your garbage disposal and pipes. No ...

Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the big dirty work in your kitchen, and you can keep them smelling fresh and running well with a few easy steps. If there are spots or stuck-on ...

The garbage disposal is handy, but cleaning it isn't much fun. The thought of putting your hands into that smelly no man’s land sounds terrifying (mainly because you shouldn't ever put your hands down ...