As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

There’s nothing quite like a hot shower at the end of a long day or a warm sink full of soapy water ready to tackle the ...

So, since we've moved in, we've had hot water problems. It's worse in the winter when the feeder water is cold. It's a small water heater (40 gallons) but it should be able to heat a 10 minute shower ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...

These two water heater maintenance methods sound similar, but one significantly outperforms the other for extending your unit ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...