Water heaters are an essential, but often overlooked, appliance in our homes. They tend to get tucked away in a corner of the basement or forgotten in a dark closet, but they're still a significant ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Tankless systems eliminate storage tanks, but demand proper sequencing, balanced piping, and regular flushing to perform as ...

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 ...