Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

If you are wondering how to fix a garbage disposal that makes an odd hum, leaks, backs up, drains slowly, or does nothing when you flip the switch, try the reset button on the bottom of the disposal.

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 ...

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Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A garbage disposal can be a useful, small luxury item that helps get rid of waste and saves you time. However, if your garbage disposal is leaking, ...

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...