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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q I am hearing "buzz" about on-demand water heaters. What are the pros and cons of this system? A The pros for gas on-demand (or tankless) water heaters: • Generally, they can cut hot water energy use ...

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, are quite popular with forward-thinking homeowners, and for good reason. A tankless water heater has no tank (you're welcome). Instead of ...

The typical tankless water heater installation cost is between $1,333 and $3,721, with a national average cost of $2,527. Cost factors for installing a tankless water heater include the system size ...

Installation plays a significant role in the overall cost comparison between tank and tankless water heaters. Setting up a tank water heater is relatively straightforward, involving connecting the ...

Promises of endless hot water, lower energy bills and maximized storage have many homeowners converting from traditional tank water heaters to tankless. But for some, the benefits may not outweigh the ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...