No one wants a midnight pipe burst or blackout chill. These vetted Home Depot staples give homeowners the edge for efficient, ...

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When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Whether your heating system has failed or you are building a new home and installing a furnace for the first time, the cost of a new heating system can be gulp-inducing. Depending on the type of ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...