Homeowners wondering who to call for home repairs often find that a handyman can tackle many of the projects on their to-do list. Handymen usually have a wide variety of skills ranging from carpentry ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you first find out that a car has heating elements in the seats, you probably think "what a great idea for chilly weather in the fall and winter time." However, if you ask an owner of a newer car ...

Used to be, heaters, like fenders, carpeting and even a radio, were superfluous to the true hot rod experience. If the part couldn't help the car go faster, it was jettisoned like deck chairs on a ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...

Running a 500-hp diesel engine to generate cab and sleeper heat is like whittling with a chainsaw. It can be done, but not without a lot of excess noise and energy. The most efficient truckers have ...

Ever hop into the shower only to get blasted by a stream of freezing water? Or maybe your hot water fizzles out halfway through and you're left shivering as you wash the last streaks of shampoo out of ...