TL;DR: Before you head out for a trip, shut off your main water supply. Can't do that? At least close the lines to your washer, dishwasher, and toilets. A little leak that springs up while you're gone just keeps running, and it'll wreck your floors, cabinets, and drywall long before...
Why Flush Your Hot Water Tank Every Spring?
Sediment Buildup 101: How to Do It Yourself TL;DR: There's a good chance you've never done anything to your hot water tank — and that's okay, most people haven't. But mineral sediment builds up inside it every year, making it work harder than it needs to and quietly shortening its...