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 next. Our interactive tool can help you figure ...

Q: Recently, I’ve been experiencing issues with my dishwasher. It’s an older model, and I can’t decide whether it’s worth repairing or if I should buy a new one. How do I know if I should repair or ...

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a ...

There's nothing better than a dishwasher! It cleans dishes and keeps the kitchen nice and neat. But when that dream appliance breaks, oh baby, it’s a nightmare — and so is deciding whether to repair ...

Today, many homeowners rely on the convenience of a dishwasher. While you might still need to rinse the dishes before putting them into the machine, the dishwasher does the rest. Plus, the heat that a ...

Q: My dishwasher has finally gone to the appliance graveyard. I thought I’d buy a new one and install it myself. It looks pretty easy. Is it? A: Yes. Whether you buy a new or used dishwasher, they all ...

You know, dishwashing is an everyday occurrence that we just can’t seem to escape, whether we wash them by hand or use the ever-so-common dishwasher. Somebody’s got to do it. I’ve been in homes that ...