CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do once you’ve decided. When it comes to outfitting ...

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a ...

If you live in an older home and one of your appliances is on its last legs, you might be worried about the cost of appliance repair. Kitchen appliance repairs may cost hundreds of dollars — and in ...

Microwave oven design and manufacturing have been optimized to the point where the once-expensive appliances are now nearly disposable. Despite the economics, though, some people can’t resist fixing ...

Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time. It's vital to know when it's better to replace rather than fix a major item.

Sam Willhite returns to hands-on appliance repair, launching a locally owned service focused on personal, in-home ...

My wife never wanted a microwave oven. She always used the stove to cook, largely from scratch. (I've been very lucky, and I've got the stomach to show for it.) Funny how we came to depend on a ...

Avoid surprises when buying used appliances: know the product, test its functionality, and ask sellers about age, condition, ...

When it comes to outfitting a kitchen, most folks choose a beefy range or snazzy refrigerator as the focal point. A microwave is likely an afterthought. But choosing an over-the-range microwave that ...