Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

For the garbage disposal, she recommends pouring boiling water down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of baking soda and then ...

Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the big dirty work in your kitchen, and you can keep them smelling fresh and running well with a few easy steps. If there are spots or stuck-on ...

To avoid plumbing problems or hurting the environment, don't put these things down your sinks, drains, or your toilet.

Removing a clog from your pipes is not only extremely inconvenient, but it can also be messy and expensive. You can't always prevent your pipes from getting clogged, but there are some things you can ...

A clogged dishwasher that won't drain is a relatively common and totally disgusting kitchen issue, but strangely enough the problem might not be the dishwasher itself. Rather, it could be your newly ...

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 ...

Shoving a handful of kale stems or celery down the sink might feel like a quick way to clean up after making a meal, but these fibrous scraps are notorious for wrecking kitchen plumbing. While many ...