The odds of getting your washing machine repaired right the first time aren’t great. Only 61 percent of all repairs were done correctly on the first attempt, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey.

Kate Sprout is the owner and technician of Alaska Sewing Machine Repair in Anchorage, Alaska. Sprout opened her business in 2022 shortly after quitting her job. While starting a new business can be ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than pulling out clothes from the wash only to find them still dirty, dripping wet, or ...