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 ...

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 ...

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It took a while to decode the email I received from Carroll Hampleman (you can see why below), but his home made water heater is worth the bother. Mirrors are arranged to reflect and concentrate the ...

Colder months are approaching, but that doesn't mean you have to shiver while you're finishing a DIY project or organizing garden tools in your garage. If you're looking for the best space heater to ...