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: 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 ...

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: 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 ...

Our garbage disposal (Insinkerator Badger) went tits up last week, so I bought a new one over the weekend and was all set to install it, but the collar that secures it to the sink is rusted to hell ...

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, ...

Many American homes utilize a garbage disposal, as they rely on the machine to grind up food scraps. This helps avoid clogged pipes and damaged plumbing. A garbage disposal works by using centrifugal ...

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 ...