“Let me take out my toolbox and fix my busted coffee maker,” says nobody ever. Well, almost nobody. According to Consumer Reports’ Right to Repair survey, conducted between November and December 2021 ...

Save energy and money with a few tiny tweaks.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...