Our guide includes instructions on how to install a garbage disposal yourself, and our picks for some of the best garbage disposals you can buy in 2018.

What to do when your old unit bites the dust? Here are step-by-step instructions on how to replace your garbage disposal the right way.

Because the installation process involves both plumbing and power, if you're going to install a garbage disposal without help from a professional, make sure to do your research.

Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy one at a home center store, should I attempt to install it myself? — Keith S.

Regarding the wiring, I would recommend installing an electrical outlet only if the new garbage disposal is pre-wired. True, MOST garbage disposals do not come pre-wired, but some do.