Like most kitchen appliances, a garbage disposal’s essential functions are often taken for granted ... until it stops working, that is. One of the easiest and most effective methods of repair is to simply reset it. Read on to discover how to reset your garbage disposal — plus, learn what to do if a simple reset doesn’t work.

replace water sewer line

If there’s water coming out of your taps, you probably have a water service line buried on your property. An exterior water service line carries water from the public main into your home. Sounds simple enough. But when it comes to who’s responsible for repairs, it can get a little complicated.

Installing a doorbell

So you’ve picked out a new doorbell and want to install it without paying someone to do what might seem like a trivial task. Remember that you’re working with an electrical device that needs to be wired, so you need to exercise caution. Here’s all you need to know about installing a doorbell on your own.

recall product

Klein Tools is recalling nearly 1.7 million non-contact voltage testers due to a shock hazard that has already been cited in an injury. In the recall alert, announced June 9, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the device’s on/off button can remain depressed during the power-on or power-off cycle, causing the tester to function improperly and resulting in a failure for users testing electrical sources to be warned of the presence of live voltage.

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