Face it. Your water heater is one of life's most convenient appliances. Hot water virtually on-demand is a luxury we've come to take for granted.

But like anything else, it takes energy to run. In the tutorial Water Heater Tips for Saving Energy and Operating Costs I'll explain how to easily save water, energy and money in your monthly utility bills.

If your water heater is on the fritz and needs a little TLC, then Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater is what you want to read. From problems such as not enough hot water to a leaking water heater, it's covered.

And when it's time to replace that old water heater with a nice new, energy efficient unit, you'll just love it. And it's really not that hard to do. In the tutorial Replacing a Water Heater I'll walk you through the process, step-by-step. Doesn't matter if it's a gas or electric water heater. I'll show you how.

Then you can get that warm, cozy feeling yourself!

With springtime comes rain. Lots of rain. And that may mean a wet basement.

In the tutorial Troubleshooting Wet Basement Problems I'll review common basement wetness problems and what you can do to fix them. We'll cover problems like general mustiness to condensation and leaking water.

Sometimes the fix is as easy as redirecting a downspout, others, well, read and see...