Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...

Ever try to work on your car or other project in a cold garage or workshop? It's a pain in the, er, fingers. You can bundle up, but coats and jackets can be cumbersome and limit mobility, and trying ...

All the challenges associated with commercial water heater installs can be overcome with a little advanced planning and basic problem-solving abilities. Pictured: Fred Ritchey from Haier Plumbing in ...

Glue a 1-1/2-inch PVC x 3/4-inch FIP adapter (A) onto a female PVC trap adapter (B). Note: This allows you to attach your shop vacuum to 3/4-inch pipe. The barbed fitting (C) connects to 1/2-inch I.D.

Worried that your water heater needs replacing? Hot water heating systems are essential to modern living, but they're complicated and don't last forever. You can look for a few tell-tale signs that it ...