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 ...

If your water heater is leaking, it may be time to replace it. You can also repair a leaking water heater by replacing the damaged part. If your water heater is not heating up enough, you may need to ...

Suffering from no hot water? It may not be a hard problem to fix. If you have an electric water heater that’s not working properly, there are several possible reasons—and many of them have relatively ...

Upgrade your water heater before your old unit gives out. When a water heater breaks down, it becomes obvious how much we rely on having hot water to do laundry, wash dishes, and bathe. In some cases, ...

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 ...

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 ...