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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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When an appliance breaks down over the holidays, a few indicators could help decide whether it's worth repairing, or replacing. Tony Boerner repairs and sells appliances through ...

Most 120-volt appliances simply plug into standard receptacles. Some 240-volt appliances plug into special 240-volt receptacles. Other appliances—those that use 240 volts and are stationary—are ...

Nobody buys a refrigerator to solve their midlife crisis. Yet the price of some home appliances is next in line after little red convertibles. “Other than houses and cars, home appliances can be the ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...