Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

The ice cream is soft. The clothes are damp. And that “ka-chung, ka-chung” noise from the dishwasher can’t be good. If your old kitchen and laundry appliances are giving you fits, it might be time to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

If you live in a small space or have a kitchen with limited electrical outlets, don't be tempted to use extension cords for ...

While the cost of repairs go up, the costs for new appliances, in many cases, is dropping. But how do you know when the price is right for repairs or replacements? "You don’t know if you put $200 in ...