The garbage disposal is a hardworking kitchen appliance, but it can't handle everything thrown its way. Even though "garbage" is included in the name, it's important to be mindful of what you're ...

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.

This is one mistake that DIYers are especially prone to committing. Latex or oil paint should never be poured straight down the drain. It can cling to the side of the disposal or sit in pipes, where ...

Egg shells can be hard on garbage disposal blades. Once the shells are ground, they can compound other blockages. (jeroen belen/freeimages.com) It’s always tempting just put things down the sink and ...

The garbage disposal feels like the perfect solution to leftovers causing a stink in the kitchen, but hold up. Plumbers list the worst items to put down the disposal because they're the best items to ...