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 ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Garbage disposals can be relatively cheap kitchen appliances that save time and help eliminate waste, but they can become a major problem if they stop ...

Q: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is installing a garbage disposer a typical do-it-yourself project, and what are the steps to replace one? A: An ...

January 8, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Garbage disposals wear out over time, and can also break or clog when you throw the wrong stuff in. Replacing a ...

Q: My garbage disposal has stopped working, and I think it needs to be replaced. Can you recommend a replacement that is easy to install? A: Are you sure it needs to be replaced? At least half the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A garbage disposal can be a useful, small luxury item that helps get rid of waste and saves you time. However, if your garbage disposal is leaking, ...

A number of garbage disposals were recalled after a loose component posed a safety hazard to users. Reuters A number of garbage disposals have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada after a loosened ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...