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 ...

When a water heater dies, it rarely does so without sending up a flare first. The most important early clue is a subtle but ...

Hot water heaters are one of those household appliances that you tend to forget about until something goes wrong. It’s easy to let years—maybe even a decade or two—pass without paying much attention ...

Periodically changing out the anode rod, flushing the tank, and testing the pressure relief valve are all easy maintenance ...