Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Storage heaters mean you can heat your home with lower off-peak electricity rates. They are part of an electric heating system, and you'll need a time-of-use tariff (such as Economy 7 or Economy 10) ...

The right water heater for your home will keep your showers comfortable and your utility bills low. By Timothy Dale Updated Feb 24, 2025 9:31 PM EST We may earn revenue from the products available on ...

If you want to ensure you have consistent hot water (especially with the upcoming cold months), don’t buy your hot water heater from the hardware store, this home expert warns. Hot water heaters are ...

Using a space heater can be a good way to boost the temperature in a small, drafty room—and it could be less expensive than cranking up your central heating system. But it’s not a magic workaround 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 ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.