You probably don't spend much time thinking about your water heater. Even though it's a vital part of your home plumbing system, it's easy to take for granted until something goes wrong. When you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have your showers gotten shorter because of a lack of hot water? The average lifespan of a traditional tank-style natural gas water heater or electric water heater is eight to 12 years, which makes ...

The author’s woodstove is plumbed to a recycled water heater that sits above the stove, allowing the thermosiphon effect to circulate water between them. For years, we’ve been experimenting with ...