Technical Safety BC Certified | 20+ Years Industry Experience Most appliance breakdowns are preventable. After two decades of ...

Your kitchen looks nothing like your parents’ kitchen did thirty years ago. Refrigerators send you alerts when milk’s about ...

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 you're expecting a good customer service experience when you need a repair on a major appliance, don't hold your breath. A recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of more than ...

When Dagwood Bumstead undertakes a home repair on his own in the comic strip, his wife, Blondie, must ultimately call in a professional to finish the job. For decades, poor Dagwood has battled every ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Your fridge has a lifespan of about 10 to 20 years. When it comes to your stove, it can last 13-15 years, although gas ranges can last longer. It's one thing if the appliance just ...

We’ve all felt that sinking moment when a familiar hum goes silent: the fridge stops cooling, the washer won’t spin or the oven won’t heat on a busy weeknight. When an appliance quits, the big ...

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 ...