WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — Nine people, including four children, were displaced after crews from multiple departments battled a large fire in the White Rock region of Westerly Sunday morning.

I could perhaps keep all my appliances going another 20 years or more. But every time they need attention, the calculus on whether to repair or replace them changes.

So what can we do? Should we replace or repair our home appliances? What will cost less in the end? This week, let’s talk about how to save as much as you can on the costs related to these ...