In “Sync” — How to Properly Use, Clean, and Maintain Your Garbage Disposal

Close up of a kitchen sink

There’s a lot going on under the typical kitchen sink. Plumbing connects from the sink itself to the garbage disposal where a dishwasher connection — hopefully with a proper air gap or similar feature — joins the line. From there, everything goes through a typical P trap and down the drain. If you have the […]

The “Unflushables”: The Top 10 Items You Should Never Ever Flush Down Your Drain

toilet bowl flushing

Unless you enjoy the challenge of a stubborn drain or toilet clog, you’ll want to ensure that your home’s plumbing system runs smoothly. Many obstacles can bog down the free flow of your plumbing system. Sometimes tree roots grow into the seams of underground pipes. In other instances, pipes collapse and need replacement. However, the […]