Owning a hot tub is one of life’s great luxuries, but that comfort comes with responsibility. Proper water care is essential for safety, longevity of your equipment, and overall enjoyment.

Ever hop into the shower only to get blasted by a stream of freezing water? Or maybe your hot water fizzles out halfway through and you're left shivering as you wash the last streaks of shampoo out of ...

Learn why your water heater isn't heating, plus how to fix other problems Fact checked by Emily Estep When a water heater isn't heating or has other problems, you may be able to fix it by yourself.