The number in the centre of the wheel shows you what year it was made - so if you see the number 17 in the middle of the wheel, the hot water bottle was made back in 2017.

Of the first 100 rooms surveyed, more than 91% delivered maximum hot water temperatures for showers in excess of 115°F (46.1°C) while 78% provided water in excess of 120°F (48.9C). "This creates huge ...

A burn that’s caused by hot water or steam is known as a scald. Many scalds can be treated at home. However, larger or more serious scald injuries can be dangerous and require immediate medical ...

Feb. 15 -- Each week, Good Morning America's home-improvement guru Ron Hazelton will answer your questions about maintaining and upgrading your home. Click here to submit your own question. Q ...

Legionella bacteria can thrive in hot-water systems... On May 3, I wrote a column about the dangers of potentially deadly legionella bacteria.

The scalding from tap water can be so severe that skin grafting is often required. Children who suffer from these burns usually need months of treatment. Val Blank, ...