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 ...

If you've ever stood at a sink or outside the shower waiting for the water to heat up, you know how frustrating that wasted time can be. A report for the U.S. Department of Energy has found that it's ...

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 ...

Pablo Päster is an energy and sustainability management consultant who wrote a weekly advice column for Treehugger from 2009-2012. Dear Pablo: I am considering getting a hot water recirculation pump.

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: We plan to do an extensive remodeling job in our bathroom. Also, I’m tired of waiting for what seems like a long time for the shower water to get hot before I can jump in. Is there a way we can ...

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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.

With this water shortage, I can tell you how California homeowners can save millions of gallons of water every day, and the state could help by giving a good rebate to homeowners for purchasing a ...

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 ...

Question: 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 ...

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