Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

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 ...

You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not ...

Dear James: With three children, my old garbage disposal gets a good workout. After 10 years, it finally gave out. Is this something that I can replace myself? If so ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. While a garbage disposal may not be an essential kitchen appliance, for some it’s a small luxury that’s well worth its relatively low cost.

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Garbage disposals can be relatively cheap kitchen appliances that save time and help eliminate waste, but they can become a major problem if ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Q: 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 steps to replace one? A: An ...