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What is Hiding Under Your Sink

Every family has their horror stories of what happens under the kitchen sink. It’s a bit like the Bermuda Triangle of the home. Mysterious, cluttered, sometimes leaky, and often avoided unless you’re reaching for that one bottle of all-purpose cleaner you swore you left in the front.

At Energy Smart New Homes, we know that a happy kitchen means a happy homeowner, and one big part of that is making sure what happens under the sink doesn’t become your biggest headache.

The Common Culprits Lurking Below

Here are a few of the most common items and issues that can cause chaos under your sink:

• Leaky Pipes – That drip-drip-drip sound is not a free soundtrack—it’s a sign of trouble. Even a small leak can lead to mold, warped wood, and a general “why does it smell weird in here?” vibe.
• Clogged Drains – Toss in the wrong food scraps, and suddenly you’re dealing with a kitchen sink that refuses to cooperate. Pasta, rice, and grease are basically the three musketeers of clogging.
• Overloaded Trash Bins – Many people stash mini trash cans under the sink. Great idea—until it overflows and creates a sticky, smelly mess in your hidden storage spot.
• Random Stuff Storage – Paint cans, bug spray, cleaning supplies from three homes ago—if you’ve got a junk drawer under your sink, you’re not alone. But these items can leak, corrode, or just take up space you could use for smarter storage.

Our Secret Weapon: Built-In Food Waste Disposal

Here’s the good news: in every Energy Smart New Home, we tackle one of the biggest sink-related headaches from the start—food waste disposal comes standard.

No more scraping plates into the trash and hoping last night’s shrimp tails don’t stink up the kitchen. Instead, your disposal helps grind up food scraps quickly, keeping your sink clear, your pipes happier, and your under-sink space free of rotting garbage. Bonus: it’s an eco-friendly solution that keeps more food waste out of landfills.

Why This Matters for You

By eliminating one of the most common under-sink offenders—food waste—our homes make your life simpler, cleaner, and just a little bit fresher-smelling. That way, you can use that under-sink space for what it should be: tidy storage, not chaos management.

At Energy Smart New Homes, we believe your kitchen should be a place for cooking, gathering, and making memories—not fighting off clogs and smells. With smart features like food waste disposals included as standard, we’re making sure you spend more time enjoying your home and less time worrying about what’s happening under the sink.

By Energy Smart Homes Staff 9-1-2025