Q: I am having a problem with hot water in my 2-year-old house. My bathroom and water heater are located on opposite sides of the house, and I have to wait forever to get hot water for a shower. I ...

Those words spurn up a variety of thoughts and feelings. To some, hot water is the metaphorical comparison of being in trouble. To others, hot water is comforting, as it reminds them of the nice ...

Q: I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the opposite side of the house. I end up ...

Editors note: since he’s writing on plumbing this month, we’ve decided to let Steve Swanson act as a “guest host” for our April plumbing column. Scott Milne will return with our May issue. Most of the ...

Flow Loop introduces a new closed loop shower that will bring back one of life’s little pleasures: a long hot wet shower. Showers use a lot of water and it takes a lot of energy to heat that water, so ...

Is it hot yet? Is it hot yet? Is it hot yet? We've all used faucets and showers that take forever to get warm. All is not hopeless. There are projects you can DIY to get your water flowing hot quick.

Q. I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the opposite side of the house. I end up ...