After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Last month's column dealt with a staged set-up utilizing a leaking electric water heater. At our morning shop-meeting, I asked employees, "How would you trouble-shoot that service call?" Imagine how ...

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 ...

Find out what could be behind your latest water heater malfunction.

Choosing the right water heater heating element is crucial for every home. Homeowners seek a durable water heater element with the correct wattage and high efficiency. The water heater electric market ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Prevent a water heater breakdown before it happens.

Working time: 3 hours Total time: 8 hours Skill level: Intermediate to advanced Project cost: $10 to $60 If you’ve started to notice the hot water doesn’t last as long as it used to, or you’re just ...

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 ...