Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

No matter where we stand on the modern fire-attack debate, on combination nozzle vs. smooth bore or on East Coast vs. West Coast tactics, one thing that we all can agree on is water puts out fires.

Smart sprinkler controllers are a great way to cut down on home water usage, sparing both your wallet and the planet. But they have one key limitation that prevents them from being used by most ...

A hose with a smaller diameter weighs less, and also holds less water when full. It's lighter and easier to move around, but also can't deliver as much water. A 50-foot hose with a 7/16-inch diameter ...

The water heater in your home provides warm water for your baths, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, dishwasher, and more. It is an essential item to have in the home. For those looking to replace ...