The garbage disposal feels like the perfect solution to leftovers causing a stink in the kitchen, but hold up. Plumbers list the worst items to put down the disposal because they're the best items to ...

It's not designed to grind up everything. Simply Recipes / Getty Images 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 ...

After years of use, you may notice that your garbage disposal’s blades are becoming dull and aren’t grinding as efficiently. This can lead to major clogs in your drain. But before you call a plumber ...

Keep unsavory smells and unwanted clogs at bay with these powerful disposals. Food and Wine / David Hattan Garbage disposals probably aren’t at the top of your list of kitchen tools to get excited ...

Your garbage disposal is a handy tool to have while you’re in the middle of cooking meals, but over time they can start to grind your gears. Disposals can grow slow, get filled with gunk, and start ...

Garbage disposals are an appliance we use often and likely take for granted. They are located under the kitchen sink(s) and connected to the sink drain and dishwasher drain. Water from both drains, ...

Even if you avoid putting too many scraps or grimy waste items down the drain, your garbage disposal can get super smelly. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily deodorize it using items you already ...

The term “garbage disposal” is really a bit of a misnomer. If you’ve ever had one, you probably know that you can’t run random garbage through it. Instead, they’re designed to grind up and dispose of ...

This is one mistake that DIYers are especially prone to committing. Latex or oil paint should never be poured straight down the drain. It can cling to the side of the disposal or sit in pipes, where ...

After years of use, you may notice that your garbage disposal’s blades are becoming dull and aren’t grinding as efficiently. This can lead to major clogs in your drain. But before you call a plumber ...