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 ...

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a comparable new appliance, repair it. If it’s more than half, replacement makes ...

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 ...

Sam Willhite returns to hands-on appliance repair, launching a locally owned service focused on personal, in-home ...

My wife never wanted a microwave oven. She always used the stove to cook, largely from scratch. (I've been very lucky, and I've got the stomach to show for it.) Funny how we came to depend on a ...

Before you buy a new microwave, find out which brands consumers say are the most durable, last the longest, and can be ...

Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time. It's vital to know when it's better to replace rather than fix a major item.

Avoid surprises when buying used appliances: know the product, test its functionality, and ask sellers about age, condition, ...

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 ...