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 ...

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton will show you the most common reason you have no hot water and how to correct the issue yourself. The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton will show you the most ...

Turn the control valve to “on”. When the gas burner comes on, use a 50/50 dish soap/water mix to test the screw joints for ...

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 ...

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 ...