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 ...

Water that doesn't get hot, is rust-colored, or smells is often a sign that you need to replace your water heater -- and fast. But in some cases, your water heater may stop working properly, such as ...

Learn why your water heater isn't heating, plus how to fix other problems When a water heater isn't heating or has other problems, you may be able to fix it by yourself. The repair might be as simple ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? You probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about your water heater, and ...

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 ...