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 ...

The master bathroom in our two-story Victorian house is as far away from the water heater in the basement as it is possible to be. Therefore, it takes minutes for the hot water at the sink to arrive.

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 ...

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.