Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Now that the basement flooding is under control, yesterday my hot water tank broke. The owner of the plumbing company is going to call me tomorrow morning to discuss and install. How long do hot water ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Your water heater rarely fails without warning. Long before a tank splits or a basement floods, an aging unit usually follows ...

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A new water heater for your home typically costs between $880 and $1,800, depending on the type of device you get. Tank-based systems average around $1,550, while tankless water heaters can range ...

With weeks of temperatures around 30 below in the interior, or colder, residential properties are at risk of frozen plumbing ...

The water heater in your home provides warm water for your baths, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, dishwasher, and more. It is an essential item to have in the home. For those looking to replace ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There are few mechanical systems as mystifying as a water softener. After all, isn’t ...