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 ...

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...

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 ...

Water heaters are often overlooked -- they're tucked away in a closet or relegated to a forgotten basement corner. If they don't break or go on the fritz, most homeowners barely ever think about them.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in ...