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 ...

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 ...

Most people wouldn’t classify a water heater as a time bomb, but John McCabe says that’s exactly what they can be. “Just take a picture of a house that’s been hit by a tornado,” said McCabe, product ...

Set up a chair next to your water heater with a towel on top of the seat. Place your portable transfer pump on the towel. (The towel prevents the pump’s vibration from damaging the finish on your ...

Q: During a home inspection, the inspector discovered that my water heater needed a new vent connected to the ceiling. He said it is an easy and inexpensive repair. Just how easy and inexpensive is it ...