Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While your garbage disposal has a fairly straightforward job, that job is pretty taxing. It's no surprise that, of all the kitchen ...

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 ...

DEAR HELOISE: A plumber once told me the best way to clean a garbage disposal is to get a large glass of ice. Turn the water on warm, turn the garbage disposal on and slowly pour the ice into it. The ...

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

Does your kitchen have a “funny” smell lately? Do you notice it when you are standing next to your sink? That smell could be a buildup of food particles rotting in your garbage disposal and pipes. No ...

Dear Heloise: A plumber once told me the best way to clean a garbage disposal is to get a large glass of ice. Turn the water on warm, turn the garbage disposal on and slowly pour the ice into it. The ...