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 ...

When faced with the conundrum of how to unclog a garbage disposal, most people would say that the easiest solution is to call ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garbage disposals are a boon for any kitchen. They cut down on landfill waste, make cleaning up and washing dishes a breeze, and are a fairly simple way to boost your home’s value. At some point, ...

Think twice before you shove those potato peels down your garbage disposal. Even with a good flush of water, you may cause a clog that will take a professional to clean out. Jeff Williams remembers ...

Fiona Mills is a former hoarding technician and current franchise business consultant at Spaulding Decon. Mills, 33, shared advice for cleaning pipes and garbage disposals. She suggested using baking ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...