In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a comparable new appliance, repair it. If it’s more than half, replacement makes ...

Let's be honest. We've all been there. Your microwave starts making weird noises. The vacuum loses suction. You're torn ...

Nobody buys a refrigerator to solve their midlife crisis. Yet the price of some home appliances is next in line after little red convertibles. “Other than houses and cars, home appliances can be the ...

When your washing machine breaks, how do you know whether to roll up your sleeves, work the phones to find a repair technician, or give in and swipe your Visa at the nearest appliance dealer? It’s a ...