Helen Stansbury, along with family, built a garden shed based on Mother Earth News plans. We’re so glad to see your article on a woodstove hot water heater (Hometown Hacks, February/March 2022). It’s ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A handy person can install an electric water heater. People do it everyday. The real ...

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 ...