Sink garbage disposals are a kitchen convenience that many homeowners take for granted—until it seems like they're struggling with whatever food debris you put into the drain hole. If your current ...

"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning ...

The garbage disposal is a miracle of modern engineering, but it does require some consistent upkeep. Here's exactly how often ...

Q. Dear Tim, I averted a near Christmas Eve disaster. I was making 75 deviled eggs for 30 guests who were soon to arrive. I turned on my disposal to grind up the eggshells and ended up with a pool of ...

Including a kitchen air purifier and a fridge deodorizer.

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 ...

Closeup of a garbage disposal the water running over it - Susan Vineyard/Getty Images Garbage disposals are a handy appliance, but with frequent use, they can harbor plenty of buildup and bacteria.

Convenient? Absolutely. Legal? So far, yes. But kitchen sink disposals rank low on the list of ways Vermonters should steer their food scraps out of landfills to comply with a state law that takes ...

"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning ...

This photo provided by InSinkErator shows a variety of InSinkErator's food disposal systems. Wastewater and environment experts agree that the environmental value of kitchen disposal systems depends ...