<strong>How to Safely Dispose of Cooking Grease</strong>

A woman using a pan to cook food on a stove.

Cooking oil and grease are common ingredients used in many recipes to fry, sauté, or roast food. But once the meal is cooked, how do you properly dispose of the leftover grease? Simply tossing it in the trash or pouring it down the drain can lead to serious environmental and plumbing problems. Let’s explore how […]

Troubleshooting Garbage Disposal Problems

Homeowner washing food scraps down garbage disposal with cold water.

When you finish eating dinner and have to clean the kitchen before going to bed, you probably don’t think twice about dumping leftover food scraps into the sink. A garbage disposal makes life easy, knowing you can cook and clean without clogging the sink. But it’s not a foolproof device. If your garbage disposal is […]

No Hot Water in Your Kitchen Sink? Here’s What to Do!

A woman and child using a kitchen sink.

Hot water is an important part of everyday life. Whether cleaning the dishes or washing your hands, you want to know that your sink will be able to provide hot water when you need it. However, several problems can occur, leaving you to deal with water that is downright cold to the touch. If the […]

How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink

A woman plunging a kitchen sink.

When preparing meals or cleaning dishes in your kitchen, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the food particles that go down the drain. However, many food items — from rice and pasta to coffee grounds — can create a nasty clog if you aren’t careful. If your sink is draining slowly or has […]

Why Is My Kitchen Sink Gurgling?

Homeowner looking in horror at gurgling kitchen sink

Is there a monster living under your kitchen sink? If you hear a suspicious gurgling noise coming from your garbage disposal or kitchen sink drain pipes, it’s not the return of your worst childhood fear — it’s a very real issue happening with your plumbing system. Keep reading to find out more about some of […]

Clogged Drain Troubleshooting Tips

Woman Using Plunger In Sink

When you’re going about your busy day, the last thing you need is to run across a clogged drain. The good news is you may be able to troubleshoot the clog yourself without too much trouble. Consider what might have caused the drain to clog in the first place. Then, follow our expert tips to […]

Why Won’t My Sink Drain?

A woman using a plunger in a kitchen sink.

Sinks drain slowly and clog for all sorts of reasons. Usually, the main culprits of slow-draining sinks or clogs are soap scum, hair, an item clogging the P-trap (pipes under your sink), or pipe damage. As you probably know, sink clogs can come in many shapes and sizes. In some instances, you can remove these […]