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 ...

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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

That lingering smell from your kitchen garbage disposal doesn't have to ruin your cooking experience. While many homeowners reach for expensive cleaning products or worry about using chemicals near ...

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 ...

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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 ...