Garbage disposals are incredibly useful, albeit fussy, machines. Contrary to popular belief, your garbage disposal is not a ...

We spoke to four plumbers about why coffee grounds shouldn't go down the drain, what happens if they do, and where to put ...

Like any good little Arsian, I had a question that I wasn't sure of so I came to post it here.<BR><BR>I just purchased a press pot (which makes awesome coffee), and I was wondering what to do with the ...

Garbage disposals are one of those nifty appliances that, once you have, you can't live without. We never want to manually remove soggy food scraps from the sink again! However, improper use can lead ...

It's not designed to grind up everything. Garbage disposals are designed to handle small amounts of foods. Avoid large amounts of food as well as things like eggshells, coffee grounds, grease, bones, ...

Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...

Thanksgiving is just days away, and Renoites hosting the annual holiday feast may be tempted to put food scraps into the garbage disposal. But not every food is disposal-friendly. Starchy foods, ...

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.