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 ...

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 read your recent column about hot water recirculating systems for saving water and getting faster hot water to the shower. I’m looking into that, and I also want to install overhead-style ...

Question: Recently, you mentioned "hot-water recirculating" systems for home use, when people have to wait a long time for their shower water to get hot. I have used this type of hot-water system with ...

Researchers examining recirculating hot water systems found previous studies validating the 'green' credentials of these schemes overlooked factors which probably lead to more energy use than in ...