Articles for tag: Garbage Disposals

Karla News

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Congratulations! You got your wife a new garbage disposal for Christmas. But there’s a problem. She wants you to install it. Something about serving you right, she said. And you have no idea how to go about changing a garbage disposal. Relax. I can help you. It’s easier than you might think. Clean out the ...

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5 Remarkable Inventions from the 1940s

Have you ever thought about the inventions that made an appearance in the 1940s? I have. As such, I made it a point to look into the matter further. In the process, I learned that there were quite a few interesting items that surfaced during the decade. Here’s a quick peek at five of my ...

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Get Rid of Bad Garbage Disposal Odors

A kitchen can be sparkling clean, but if a bad odor lingers, even the cleanest kitchen won’t seem quite as clean. Kitchen garbage disposals are usually forgotten about – until they develop a bad odor. Bad odors from garbage disposals aren’t uncommon. With food being disposed of on a daily basis, it’s no wonder why ...

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Unclog Garbage Disposal & Repair

Most new homes built in the last 10 years have all the modern conveniences, including a garbage disposal or Insinkerator as some manufacturers call it. If you have ever used one, at some point or the other, it has probably stopped up. Here are the basics of what you can put down them and what ...

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Homemade Drain Cleaner

If you have ever read the precautions on the back label of store-bought drain cleaner, you more than likely have noticed that the precautions are far more extensive than the directions. Store-bought drain cleaner can be dangerous if not used properly, and it can pose a hazard to the environment if misused, mishandled, or disposed ...

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Tips for Buying a Garbage Disposal

Buying a garbage disposal isn’t something most people think about doing every day. But there are many good reasons to consider buying a garbage disposal. They cut down on the amount of garbage you send to the landfill each week. There’s less old food left sitting in your trash can to stink up your kitchen. ...

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What to Do When Your Garbage Disposal Stops

When your garbage disposal stops working, there are a few potential solutions. First, there is generally a small red button on the underside of the garbage disposal that “resets” the system. If you get nothing when flipping the switch (and you have already checked the circuit breaker), lean down and take a look at the ...

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Top 5 Reasons Why a Garbage Disposal Stops Working

Is your garbage disposal on the fritz? In my experience, that means that one of five things has gone wrong. Here’s a quick rundown on each one: Blown Fuse Garbage disposals run on electricity. As such, if your garbage disposal goes on the fritz, one of the first things that you should do is head ...

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Spring Cleaning with Lemon Juice: Green, Safe and Effective

Are you look for ways to clean that are safer and more environmentally friendly? Want to make more eco-friendly, green choices about household products? How about a safe, non-toxic product that the whole family can use? The answer to all of these needs is simple: lemon juice. Lemon juice is probably found in almost any ...

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How to Fix a Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal is actually one of the best appliances in your home because it is virtually maintenance free and with very little care they will last a very long time. There are some problems that can arise once in a while and here a few tips for fixing them. The first problem that can ...