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 ...

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 ...

An alternative to bulky water heaters that take up less space? Yes, but it must be expensive. Not so! A common myth many ...

The rivalry between tank and tankless water heaters has been building ever since tankless water heaters were introduced into the North American market. Since then, misconceptions about tankless water ...

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 ...

A silver shower head with water flowing out of it - Karel Bock/Shutterstock While a "cold water sandwich" might sound like something you'd order at a sketchy 24-hour diner, it's actually not a ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer From F.H. Furr, where homeowners can hear expert advice about additions and solutions that are available for their property. A homeowner named Glenda recently asked about the ...

The compact, energy-efficient PowerStar electric, tankless water heater offers “endless” hot water, long life, and is suitable for use where natural gas or propane is not available, says the ...

While a "cold water sandwich" might sound like something you'd order at a sketchy 24-hour diner, it's actually not a sandwich at all — it's an unwelcome surprise during your would-be hot shower.