Your garbage disposal isn't as indestructible as you think. From fibrous vegetables to cooking grease, certain items wreak havoc on disposal blades and pipes, leaving you with expensive plumber bills.

These handy devices make quick work of food scraps, but are you careful to make sure the water is on every time you use it? Here's why you should.

Things like celery, corn husks, and artichokes can break down the disposal blades and clog your garbage disposal. If you break a glass, make sure no pieces get into your garbage disposal. Paper and ...