Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

Have your showers gotten shorter because of a lack of hot water? The average lifespan of a traditional tank-style natural gas water heater or electric water heater is eight to 12 years, which makes ...

A new web-based tool by the Department of Energy offers comprehensive information about how to size, select, and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). HPWHs can be two to four times more ...