CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do once you’ve decided. When it comes to outfitting ...

Microwave oven design and manufacturing have been optimized to the point where the once-expensive appliances are now nearly disposable. Despite the economics, though, some people can’t resist fixing ...

Appliance breakdowns can shape pricing, inspections and buyer perception. Knowing when to repair or replace can protect value and avoid last-minute deal issues.

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

A home appliance insurance (or warranty) plan covers the cost of repairing or replacing appliances in your home. Most homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental events, but home appliance ...

When it comes to outfitting a kitchen, most folks choose a beefy range or snazzy refrigerator as the focal point. A microwave is likely an afterthought. But choosing an over-the-range microwave that ...