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 ...

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Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. But, ...

Wayne Archer fixed appliances for 20 years and now provides DIY help for appliance and lawn and garden equipment through SearsPartsDirect.com. Wayne’s troubleshooting videos offer easy-to-understand ...

While I enjoy fixing things myself, my interest in do-it-yourself repair is also financial. Any consumer who has dealt with a broken appliance or two quickly realizes that they can save quite a bit of ...

Cooktops are crucial for most meals. Manufacturers have told Consumer Reports that roughly 80 percent of cooking occurs on burners or heating elements as opposed to in the oven. So when your cooktop ...

Calling out a professional to fix an appliance is expensive, which is why many of us feel it’s not worth it and simply buy a new one. What if we could fix it ourselves? Thanks to the internet, it’s ...

Managing a household inevitably involves upkeep, repairs, and occasional improvements. One of the most frequent dilemmas homeowners face is deciding whether to do the job themselves or consider hiring ...