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 ...

Richard Baguley has been writing about technology for over 20 years. He has written for publications such as Wired, Macworld, USA Today, Reviewed.com. Amiga Format and many others. Dishwashers are ...

An appliance repair professional says if a repair costs close to half the price of a new appliance, replacement may be the ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

When fixing home appliances, we may be doing more harm than good when tightening the screws too much. This Harbor Freight ...

We’ve all felt that sinking moment when a familiar hum goes silent: the fridge stops cooling, the washer won’t spin or the ...

Repairing an appliance can be cheaper. But often it can be complicated and have escalating unexpected costs based on the ...

How long should a dishwasher last? About 10 years, according to most of the 20-plus manufacturers we asked. CR members tell us they expect the same lifespan, on average, but that doesn’t necessarily ...

Every year the Survey Research team at Consumer Reports gets tens of thousands of responses from our members about problems they’ve had with their kitchen and laundry appliances. In our most recent ...

If you cook with your air fryer frequently, you also spend a lot of time cleaning it. Unlike some countertop cooking appliances, air fryers should be cleaned after each and every use. But this isn't ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Dishwashers can be extremely helpful, time-saving appliances. However, unexpected breakdowns can leave you with costly expenses and a sink full of dishes.