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 ...
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.