The average water heater will last about 12 years, according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before that. With a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in ...

Boilers are something of a hot topic in the Brownstoner forum. Readers have asked about everything from how to tame schizophrenic boilers to the differences in boiler types, boiler sizing, expansion ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. There’s nothing worse than waiting for your shower to heat up first thing in the morning and nothing happening. And the culprit is usually a broken water ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

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