Find out what could be behind your latest water heater malfunction.

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Water heaters, like all household appliances, can develop problems over time that may ...

There are few feelings worse than stepping into the shower, expecting a warm cascade of water, only to be greeted by an icy blast. It's a shock to the system and a plumbing frustration. To prevent the ...

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 ...