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 ...

Once you’ve used a garbage disposal, it can be hard to do dishes without one. The best garbage disposals allow you to skip the step of scraping used dishes in the trash, instead grinding up leftovers, ...

A plumbing expert has issued a warning to all homeowners about the dangers of putting common food items down their garbage disposal, revealing how easily these popular ingredients can clog the sink ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Sinks can become a catch-all dumping ground for waste in the kitchen and bathroom, but they shouldn't be. Many of the things ...

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 ...

Never treat your garbage disposal like a trash can—avoid putting in paper, plastic, hair, or debris. Skip fats, oils, and grease, which harden in pipes and create sticky clogs that worsen over time.

"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning ...