Have your showers gotten shorter due to a lack of hot water? The average lifespan of a traditional tank-style natural gas water heater or electric water heater is only eight to 12 years, which makes ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...

Homeowners wondering who to call for home repairs often find that a handyman can tackle many of the projects on their to-do list. Handymen usually have a wide variety of skills ranging from carpentry ...

Ways to reduce upfront costs through available energy efficiency rebates The performance and longevity of a water ...

Replacing a water heater used to be a straightforward errand, closer to swapping out a refrigerator than rethinking part of your home’s infrastructure. Today, that same job can trigger code questions, ...

The cost of heating water consumes almost 20 percent of your household budget, second only to what you spend on heating and cooling your home. And if you’ve been spending more time at home because of ...