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 ...

Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Dear Jim: I need to replace my old gas water heater. With the cost of gas going up, should I switch to an electric water heater? What features should I look for and how can I tell which are most ...

(BPT) - If all is working well, most homeowners put little thought into their water heater. But when this critical appliance fails, it can be a nightmare that halts a home’s productivity completely.

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 ...

Dear Jerry: My current 80-gallon electric hot water heater is 13 years old and working fine, but I thought it was a good idea to replace it now before problems start. The builder installed the ...