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Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
Whether or not the cost of installing a pot filler is worth it depends on your kitchen needs. Learn why the faucet itself is often the least expensive factor.
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Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
A wood stove can add warmth and ambiance to your home, but is it in your budget? Discover average wood-burning stove installation costs in this guide.
A woman cooking on a glass stove top
Jan 10, 2025
Jan 10, 2025
Broken glass stove tops are not only unsightly; they can also be dangerous. Use this guide to learn how much glass stove top replacements cost based on factors like size and type.
kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
If your fridge or freezer is on the fritz, here are the refrigerator repair questions you should ask a professional before you start the service.
Washer and dryer with shelving and utility sink
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Repairing or servicing a clothes washer or dryer is common. Knowing the answers to these washer and dryer questions will help you during discussions with a pro.
stainless steel fridge in new kitchen
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Major electric appliances can seem simple to install at first, but they require specific expertise. Here are the home appliance questions you should be asking a pro about the project.
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kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator
If your fridge or freezer is on the fritz, here are the refrigerator repair questions you should ask a professional before you start the service.
stainless steel fridge in new kitchen
Major electric appliances can seem simple to install at first, but they require specific expertise. Here are the home appliance questions you should be asking a pro about the project.
Washer and dryer with shelving and utility sink
Repairing or servicing a clothes washer or dryer is common. Knowing the answers to these washer and dryer questions will help you during discussions with a pro.
 Woman and her dog sitting by a wood burning stove
A wood stove can add warmth and ambiance to your home, but is it in your budget? Discover average wood-burning stove installation costs in this guide.
A woman cooking on a glass stove top
Broken glass stove tops are not only unsightly; they can also be dangerous. Use this guide to learn how much glass stove top replacements cost based on factors like size and type.
Man removing baked food from the oven
The cost to install a wall oven depends on several factors, including the type and size of the oven. Get our full wall oven installation cost breakdown.
Woman's hand holds glass and uses refrigerator to make ice cubes
Ice maker repair costs are often less expensive than replacing an ice maker entirely. Discover which parts are easy to fix and which require a professional.
father and son baking cookies
Explore the common types of oven repairs and how much they cost based on the problem, the part, and the type of oven. This guide will tell you the average cost to repair an oven.
a silver refrigerator in a modern kitchen
One of the most common fridge problems is a blown compressor motor. Use this guide to determine the cost of replacing the compressor and to estimate the total cost of your repair.
A woman doing her laundry at home
The cost to relocate washer and dryer hookups varies based on location, as well as whether your moving the appliances and adding new hookups. We’ve compiled a full price breakdown here.
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Having issues with your fridge? Use this refrigerator repair cost guide to see what it will cost to fix the issue and keep your appliance in good working order.
Man removing food from microwave while talking on phone
Microwave repair costs depend on the brand and model, repair type, and appliance complexity. Keep reading to learn more about the cost to repair your microwave.