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 ...

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...

When replacing a water heater, most plumbers replace what is there with something similar and never present the customer with options. Customers are ill-served by plumbers who fail to provide choices.

Compared with other “green” purchases, the stakes get a little higher when you buy a tankless water heater. We all rely on hot water. We want it to be there when we need it. Only a small number of ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The number of years of energy savings (from a new water heater) needed to cover the purchase and installation costs of replacing an existing water heater. The number of years of energy savings (from a ...

The lure of tankless water heaters is strong for homeowners, and for good reasons. They last longer, take up less space, and are more efficient. They are a bit more expensive, though that can be ...