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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tankless water heaters have been marketed as the future of home water heating. Energy efficiency, endless hot water, a sleek wall-mounted design. Sounds perfect, right? Yet if you talk to experienced ...

Thinking of getting a new gas, electric, or hybrid water heater? Here's a rundown on today's most common choices.

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 ...

Rainwater on the roof usually flows into gutters and downpipes and into stormwater drains to become part of the wastewater system. But rainwater is ideal for watering gardens, flushing toilets and ...

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 ...