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 ...

Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

The garbage disposal is one of the most used and abused appliances in your house. And according to Angie's List, many of us don't know how to properly use our disposals, and the consequences can be ...

Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...

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 ...

It took me a ridiculously long time to recognize the obvious connection between holidays, dinner parties and emergency calls to the plumber due to hopelessly clogged drains. Why was it always on a ...

Derek Walczak is a licensed general contractor located in Ipswich, MA. Together with his wife and business partner, Lisa, Derek owns and operates Walczak Design and Build, a design-build collaborative ...

On a day to day, it’s easy to toss old household products into the bin. However, some items are not as easily disposable and need special care to ensure the item has been safely disposed of. This ...

It has long been known that eating the wrong foods can adversely affect our health, not to mention our life expectancy. Although many of us take great pains to make sure that we eat right to ensure a ...