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CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, we have expert advice on what to do once you’ve decided. By Mary H.J. Farrell Data visualizations by Andy Bergmann When it comes to outfitting a kitchen, most folks choose a beefy range or snazzy refrigerator as the focal point. A microwave is likely an afterthought. But choosing an over-the-range microwave that will give you years of solid service is definitely worth the attention. As kitchen appliances go, the price of an OTR range microwave can range from downright cheap to...

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next. By Liam McCabe Data visualizations by Andy Bergmann A broken dishwasher might not turn your life upside down like a busted fridge—you can always hand-wash, after all—but it’s still a frustrating hassle. And then there’s the uncertainty about what to do next: Should you replace it or navigate the challenges of getting it fixed?  Our interactive tool can help you figure out whether it’s worth paying a professional to repair your dishwasher or whether...

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! And when it comes to unique furniture pieces, clothing items that don’t fit quite right and literal trash that would otherwise be in the recycling bin, some creative individuals out there are great at seeing the potential these items hold. If you’re not already familiar, allow us to introduce you to the Upcycling subreddit. Below, you'll find some of our favorite photos from the group featuring incredible transformations that items have undergone, thanks to the innovative minds of the world’s best recyclers, as well as a conversations with Kristen Hubert of Upcycle My...

Forget the tool rack; stay focused on the wiper. | GIF: Tesla We here at The Verge are committed to delivering to you hard-hitting journalism that touches on the defining issues of our times. Issues like climate change, artificial intelligence, free speech, and, of course, the Tesla Cybertruck’s comically oversize windshield wiper. Yesterday, Tesla teased a new accessory for the Cybertruck: a tool rack that attaches to the bed of the electric pickup truck. At first glance, this would seem to be an obvious accessory to offer to truck customers, many of whom are contractors and tradespeople with a wide...

Tesla recently held a groundbreaking event for its South Texas lithium refinery, and during the event, CEO Elon Musk arrived in the Cybertruck. But while Musk himself typically attracts attention, it was the Tesla Cybertruck accessories that were featured in the vehicle that attracted a lot of interest among EV advocates. Following the Tesla Cybertruck’s dramatic armored glass demonstration during the vehicle’s initial unveiling event in 2019, Musk breezed through most of his remaining presentation for the all-electric pickup truck. This meant that some slides of the Cybertruck presentation were not discussed at all. Tesla Lithium Groundbreaking Ceremony https://t.co/0MCiZvQLHl— Tesla...