Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

First things first: if your kitchen sink is equipped with an electric garbage disposal unit, make sure it is disconnected from power before you start working. (Also, make sure you tried running the ...

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 ...