Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Oops! You scratched your cooktop, broke a fridge shelf, or clogged your dishwasher. As hardworking as those appliances are, it can be surprisingly easy to damage them ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

When our 17-year-old refrigerator started wheezing, I fully expected we’d need a new one. I was shocked — and frankly a little disappointed — when a repair technician fixed it for less than $200. I ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Instead of throwing them out your broken electronics or appliances, Hennepin County wants to teach you how to repair them, so they stay out of a landfill. Lined up on a Saturday ...

When a kitchen appliance stops working, homeowners face a frustrating decision. Should you spend money on repairs or invest in a replacement?The answer isn't always straightforward, yet repair ...

Now more than ever, consumers are needing to buy new home appliances. According to an analysis conducted by Zonda Media, Americans need to buy new appliances more often than we did 15 years ago.

Minnesota recently gave these groups a win by becoming the fourth state to pass what’s called a “right-to-repair” law. CATHY WURZER: So if you've ever tried to tinker with your phone or called a local ...