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 ...

Water heaters tend to use a large amount of energy in the home. You can take measures to trim down your energy usage, such as taking a shorter shower or washing your ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Electric hot water heaters typically cost less to install and maintain, but can come with higher monthly fuel costs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

Ingram's Water & Air Equipment reports homeowners should choose between gas and electric water heaters based on costs, efficiency, and hot water needs.