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What if getting hot water wasn’t as simple as turning a handle? It’s hard to imagine but it always wasn’t as easy.

Whether behind your water heater, in your bathroom, or within your walls, mold is a serious problem that begins as an invisible culprit of damaged health and safety. The sooner you identify mold in your house, the quicker you avoid a dangerous situation.

One of those many innovations that are only now being rediscovered, radiant floor heating is something that has been around for centuries (possibly even longer).

One of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make when buying a new water heater is to focus entirely on features or cost. True, these are important aspects, but what happens when that heater you bought with all the bells and whistles breaks? Will the warranty cover repairs, or are you left to fend for yourself?

Not every job can be handled by a DIYer, and many weekend handymen try to tackle jobs beyond their scope in an effort to save money but end up spending far more in the long run.

Water heaters are so commonplace, we often forget how dangerous they can be. Much like their predecessor the boiler, a water heater has an increasingly high risk of explosion if not installed and maintained properly.

Indirect water heaters can be confusing to many homeowners looking to upgrade.

Flushing your water heater on a regular basis is a necessary and time-consuming job.

Tankless water heaters are far more efficient than a standard tank model, and this also translates to less maintenance.

In Ireland, many homes still have antiquated boiler systems that can actually blow up when left running for too long. But what about a modern home with an up-to-date water heater system?

Back in the day, a loop of copper tubing functioned as a heat trap for your hot water heater.

Perhaps it’s time to expand your home and you’ve decided to turn the basement into additional living space, but that water heater needs to disappear. Or maybe the heater is in existing living space, such as the kitchen or laundry room.