You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

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 ...

Many of us take our garbage disposal for granted, but when it stops working, it can shut down most kitchen tasks. We depend on this contraption to help break down a variety of soft food items when ...

Use baking soda, vinegar, hot water, ice, and citrus to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Avoid harsh chemicals; use cold water, salt, or a drain snake for tough clogs. Don’t pour grease or ...

A clogged dishwasher that won't drain is a relatively common and totally disgusting kitchen issue, but strangely enough the problem might not be the dishwasher itself. Rather, it could be your newly ...

Question: Every time I run the dishwasher, I’ve got to stand by the sink with a cup to bail the water out that comes up and drain it into the adjacent sink. If I don’t, the sink and dishwasher will ...