Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A handy person can install an electric water heater. People do it everyday. The real ...

Water conservation seems increasingly important to my husband and me as we watch large Ohio farmers use water from aquifers to irrigate their fields. Instead of depleting aquifers, we’ve chosen to ...

A new water heater is a significant investment, and it’s important to research different products to find a water heater adapted to the needs of your family. One of the first things to consider is ...

Rainwater on the roof usually flows into gutters and downpipes and into stormwater drains to become part of the wastewater system. But rainwater is ideal for watering gardens, flushing toilets and ...