If it takes forever to get warm water flowing through your taps, sediment buildup in your water heater could be the culprit.

When picking a tank, consider how to make it look good and the maintenance that comes with it. You can fill the bottom of the tank with sand, small gravel, or glass stones.

The parts inside a standard toilet tank make it difficult to clean. The fill valve, overflow tube, flapper valve and flushing handle can get in the way of your cleaning efforts.