Q: My home’s dishwasher is usually pretty quiet, but lately I’ve noticed some unusual sounds when I run it, like thumping and scraping. Why is my dishwasher making loud noises, and how do I fix it? A: ...

Hear that? It’s the sound of dishwasher manufacturers lowering the machines’ noise levels. "As home plans become a lot more open, you want to be able to talk over the phone and not shout over the ...

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...