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 ...

Nowadays, consumers treat most of their belongings as practically disposable. An item breaks, and we don't think twice about tossing and replacing it. Built-in obsolescence, the practice of throwing ...

If you are getting ready to sell your home, you probably have a lengthy checklist of tasks you need to complete before listing the property. From scheduling a home inspection to determining the right ...

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 ...

If one of your appliances has been acting up this winter, you may have wondered whether it’s best to repair it or replace it. “If the sound of noisy appliances is cutting into your enjoyment of ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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 ...

Daniel O'Keeffe, a volunteer with the St. John's Tool Library, was able to save his broken rice cooker from the landfill with a small repair. (Heather Barrett/CBC - image credit) Daniel O'Keeffe, a ...