Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home ...

If you opt for a gas-powered water heater, you'll need to install a venting system. There are two types of venting: direct or power. Direct-vent heaters are less expensive and use an exhaust pipe or ...

When I was new to the trades, water heaters were the first mechanical system I became comfortable with. They're relatively easy to understand (if you've ever boiled a pot of water on a stove, you ...

Depending on your home and the type of system you’re replacing, expect direct vent water heaters to cost from $700 to $1,000 less to purchase and install than a power vented heater. To replace a ...