When it comes to water temperature, a lot of us are like Goldilocks: We don't want it too hot or too cold, but just right. What you might not realize is that there are real ramifications for having ...

You know that big tank of hot water in your basement? What if we told you that you could get the same amount of hot water (or more) from a water heater the size of a carry-on suitcase—and save at ...

Set your water heater to 120°F—it’s hot enough to stop bacteria but safe, efficient, and easy on your bills. Go lower and you risk bacteria; go higher and you waste energy and risk burns. Flush the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

A tankless water heater looks to be nothing more than a simple gray box that hangs on the wall. Yet inside that box is some pretty remarkable engineering, because when you open a hot-water faucet, it ...

I recently moved into a newer home and one of the first things we needed to do was turn on the water heater. The good news was that most newer homes with a gas water heater use an electric ignition ...

Modifying your home for a walk-in tub can involve some planning ahead, like making sure you have room for your new tub and having it installed correctly. But you might wonder if your home’s water ...

Every product we recommend is chosen through a combination of Primary Research and Secondary Research. Winter mornings have a way of rushing everyone. The first shower is barely warm, the second turns ...

When it comes to water temperature, a lot of us are like Goldilocks: We don't want it too hot or too cold, but just right. What you might not realize is that there are real ramifications for having ...