Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

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 ...

If you're expecting a good customer service experience when you need a repair on a major appliance, don't hold your breath. A recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of more than ...

The kitchen is the center of your house and the appliances you use in your kitchen are vital to your everyday life. If you've got a high-end refrigerator, ...

When your washing machine breaks and dirty laundry piles up, you have to hope that the manufacturer or retailer quickly fixes the problem. But one glimpse at Consumer Reports' user reviews tells you ...

Repair quotes on mid-age appliances now routinely approach or exceed half the cost of a brand-new replacement unit. The shift from mechanical to circuit-board-driven appliances transformed what a ...