After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Know the lifespan you can expect from your refrigerator and what you can do to extend it. Similar to other large household appliances, the lifespan of a fridge is expected to be well over a decade.

Keeping your refrigerator up and running typically requires minimal effort. As long as you clean up any food spills or messes, and periodically check the seal to make sure it's not leaking cold air, ...