Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

Conventional wisdom says to skip extended warranties, including the appliance repair programs offered by CenterPoint (Home Service Plus) and Xcel (HomeSmart). Generally, they don't pay for themselves.

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 ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Marge and Richard Walter wish they had bought a new one, when their dishwasher quit one evening. "It turns on, makes some noise, but it won't actually start," Marge Walter said. So they called a ...