Disconnect the power. In most cases, there’s an outlet under the sink that the disposal is plugged into. If you have a hardwired disposal, turn off the breaker that controls it. Turn off the water ...

Tossing food in the kitchen garbage is undesirable for two very good reasons. Besides inviting pests into your home for an all-you-can-eat buffet, rotting food creates a bad odor that can permeate ...