The Repair App is a new platform that connects trusted repair service providers with people who need their stuff fixed. It couldn’t come at a better time for economically strapped consumers. A new app ...

Companies tend to be rather picky about who gets to poke around inside their products. Manufacturers sometimes even take steps that prevent consumers from repairing their device when it breaks, or ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Some laptops are remarkably resilient. Others, not so much. But all succumb to wear and tear over time. Batteries decline, screens malfunction, keyboards fail (and shed their keys). Before calling for ...

Your windshield takes a beating—gravel from the highway, sudden temperature changes, or that unlucky bird strike. Before you know it, there's a chip or crack staring back at you. But what if you could ...

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 ...

Slab leaks can cause water damage, introduce wastewater and lead to costly repairs. So it’s important to repair any suspected slab leak as soon as possible to limit risk and damage. Understanding the ...

Inflatable sleeping pads have become commonplace for backpackers and campers of all walks of life. While they provide ample insulation and comfort for a good night’s sleep outside, they are prone to ...

SCOTIA - At Schenectady's Repair Café, more than a dozen volunteers move about the community hall at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on a Saturday afternoon, busy fixing everything from lamps and ...