Dear Keith: You should be able to install a new garbage disposal using just basic hand tools even if you are not an experienced DIYer. It can be a job getting the old ...

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 ...

Learn how to install a garbage disposal switch button quickly and safely in just 15 minutes. Step-by-step instructions for a ...

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 ...

Let's face it-when it comes to kitchen appliances, garbage disposals might not be the most glamorous topic. But if you've ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The term “garbage disposal” is really a bit of a misnomer. If you’ve ever had one, you probably know that ...

A: You can if you want to, but plan to have your septic tank pumped — or at least inspected — more often unless you use it sparingly. The Washington Post ...

Septic tank waste disposal systems have a delicate equilibrium that helps to break down solid waste, while releasing effluent into the drain field soil where the natural filtration processes remove ...