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 ...

Home repair costs are rising fast due to labor shortages, higher material prices, and more — and relief may not be coming ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The appliances in our homes serve a critical role in supporting our lifestyle. When they don’t work, that is a problem. We asked Rosie Certified Partner Daniel Beyer of Beyer’s Appliance Service Inc.

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 ...

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 ...

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) The St. John's Tool Library is ...