Replacing a water heater used to be a straightforward errand, closer to swapping out a refrigerator than rethinking part of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your water heater’s warranty is only as strong as the paperwork you can put your hands on when something goes wrong. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...