Water can damage your home in many ways. Most of the time it's an external threat, but sometimes a leak from inside can cause just as much, or even more, damage. For example, a leak in the water ...

We are supposed to flush hot water heaters once a year to remove sediment, but what if you forget? We asked an expert what ...

Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, also known as a TPRV. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets too ...

QDEAR BARRY: Our water heater and forced-air furnace are installed on the same raised platform in our garage. Recently, the water heater began leaking and had to be replaced. Our main concern involves ...

There’s nothing quite like a hot shower at the end of a long day or a warm sink full of soapy water ready to tackle the dinner dishes. Your water heater, often tucked away and out of sight, is a ...

A water heater turned into a leaking mess for Valley homeowner, John. "The thing was disgusting," he said, describing the leak. He took steps to keep the mess contained. "I had cups under all the ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

One of the cruel rules of life is that whenever your house fills up with visitors, something bad happens. On the Friday night after Thanksgiving when I saw the puddle ...