As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

Most fire hazards in your home are obvious—dryer lint, extension cords or candles near curtains. Others can be invisible, such as faulty electrical wiring behind your walls. But there are some fire ...

Drain the water heater to improve efficiency and avoid future problems One key task homeowners often overlook is draining and ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...

You know that big tank of hot water in your basement? What if we told you that you could get the same amount of hot water (or more) from a water heater the size of a carry-on suitcase—and save at ...

When it comes to water temperature, a lot of us are like Goldilocks: We don't want it too hot or too cold, but just right. What you might not realize is that there are real ramifications for having ...

Take a Home Warranty Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Your water heater is one of the most inefficient appliances in your home — electric water heaters account for an average of 18% of ...

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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 ...