How to Fix a Smelly Garbage Disposal
Once in a while, you end up with a smelly garbage disposal. There are several reasons for this, and plenty of easy solutions.
Home Repair
Not every home repair is a DIY job, but many are. And sometimes knowing how to maintain your home appliances is all it takes to keep them in good shape. Which can delay repairs and replacements for years.
Some of our best home repair tips include (more to come soon!):
- Got a smelly dishwasher? There are lots of ways to fix that stink and prevent it from happening again anytime soon.
- You can patch small holes in drywall with toothpaste, and it works surprisingly well. This is great for repairing nail holes if you’ve got a landlord who will count them against you when they decide how much deposit you’re getting back.
- Know how to check out contractors before you hire them and avoid getting ripped off. There are easy online tools for making sure someone’s license is legitimate and in good standing before you give them the job.
How to Fix Nail Holes in Wall with Toothpaste
If you have small holes in a wall – say, from the nails where a painting used to hang – there’s a simple, cheap DIY way to hide them.
Checking out contractors before you hire them
If you’re thinking of hiring a contractor to do some work for you, there are several ways to avoid ending up with a bad one. Ask people you know. But remember: just because someone’s a really great soccer coach to your kids does not mean he knows how to tell a good contractor from a …
Burning plastic smell coming from your refrigerator?
Tonight, I discovered my refrigerator was emitting a burning plastic or rubber sort of smell, and the kitchen was hazy with something smoke-like, but more white (it may have been smoke, I don’t know). I pulled it out and unplugged it, and eventually aired the toxic fumes out of the apartment. Apparently, this happens all …