Q: We have a 6-foot whirlpool tub in our bathroom that we hardly use because filling it takes more than an hour, since we only have a 40-gallon water heater. We fill it halfway, wait about 40 minutes ...

Q: We have a 6-foot whirlpool tub in our bathroom that we hardly use because filling it takes more than an hour, since we only have a 40-gallon water heater. We fill it halfway, wait about 40 minutes ...

Adding a whirlpool bath is a popular master suite renovation project, but homeowners first should do their homework to make sure they truly can relax in a “hot tub.” Standard 50-gallon heaters can ...

The water heater in your home provides warm water for your baths, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, dishwasher, and more. It is an essential item to have in the home. For those looking to replace ...

Modifying your home for a walk-in tub can involve some planning ahead, like making sure you have room for your new tub and having it installed correctly. But you might wonder if your home’s water ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

What Is a Tankless Water Heater? Tankless water heaters take up much less space than storage water heaters as they heat the water directly. When you turn on the hot water, the cold water travels ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Tankless water heaters, also known as “on demand” or “instantaneous” water heaters, are becoming a hot item in the United States after many years of use in Europe and Japan. American homeowners are ...

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 ...