Contrary to public belief, the food waste grinders in garbage disposals don’t have blades. This means you can deposit fruit pits, small bones, and cooked meat without breaking your disposal, experts ...

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Some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods could clog your pipes if they go down the garbage disposal. It's best to dispose of small amounts of food at a time while running cold water. Before you call ...

Wilson notes that flushable cat litter and old paint are two of the items they see most often contributing to stopped-up drains. “Never put non-food items such as plastic, metal, or glass in the ...

Dear Heloise: As the chief cook and bottle washer in this home, I have developed some techniques that I wanted to share with your readers: Food waste that can't be put in the disposal, such as bones, ...

These sneaky foods can cause big clogs. Avoid a 'Brown Friday' situation by following these tips. Some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods could clog your pipes if they go down the garbage disposal.