Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A handy person can install an electric water heater. People do it everyday. The real ...

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 ...

Replacing a water heater used to be a straightforward errand, closer to swapping out a refrigerator than rethinking part of your home’s infrastructure. Today, that same job can trigger code questions, ...