Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need ...

Turn off the shutoff valve to the gas line. Be sure to turn the valve one-quarter turn so that the handle is at a right angle to the pipe, as in this photo. Turn off the control valve. Remove the ...

Water heaters, like all household appliances, can develop problems over time that may affect your home's hot water. When a water heater isn't working properly, the water coming from the hot water ...

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 ...