Our water heaters are unfortunately sneaky appliances, secretly accounting for almost 20% of our home’s energy use. This amounts to hundreds of dollars each year — all for an appliance that we tuck ...

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 ...

Yes, a space heater can slash your heating bill. We ran the numbers to prove it works.

The recent drenching rains and the future storms predicted to hit Southern California are enough reason to stay home where it’s dry and warm. For many renters, though, keeping the house warm means ...

The hot water took too long to come out of the tap. That is what I was trying to solve. I did not intend to discover that, for a while there, water heaters like mine may have been open to anybody.

Now’s the time to seriously consider investing in the best space heater. After all, winter is coming (cue “Game of Thrones” opening sequence music). If you’re privileged enough to have central heating ...

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 ...