Drain your water heater at least once a year to ensure the ongoing functionality of this important home appliance.

Flushing your water heater is an important piece of home maintenance. If you've never done it, here's why you should.

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Picking the right water heater isn’t just about hot showers—it’s about efficiency, cost, and long-term reliability. From tankless to traditional, each option has unique benefits and trade-offs.

Got a damp basement or musty attic? These efficient and effective models are designed to blast out cool, dry air.

The heater-cooler device used in Stephen Nolte's surgery hadn't been disinfected in five months.

The mussels can wreak havoc on waterways. A new contest offers thousands of dollars for ideas to stop the spread.

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