Living with hard water is tough on your skin. Hard water is when the water is chocked full of minerals that cause your skin to dry out and clog your pores. Bathing and washing in hard water for an extended period of time can have long-term effects on both your skin and your hair quality. […]
Hard water can cause problems throughout your home. It creates buildup around faucets and leads to dull hair and dry skin after showers. However, hard water can also cost you money. It can make appliances work less efficiently and break down more quickly. It also forces you to spend more money on soap and clothing. […]
The coronavirus lockdown has created a unique situation; one where millions of people are spending all day, every day at home instead of scattering to work and school for most of the day. They are spending more time indoors and, as a result, everyone is using and drinking more tap water than ever before. The […]
While you know that hard water may cause problems in your home, you may not realize how many appliances are affected by hard water damage. Hard water damages appliances throughout your house, making them less effective and reduces their lifespan. Over time, these problems can lead to increased costs. Here are several household appliances that […]
Water softeners are essential in softening hard water, which has adverse effects not only on our health but also on food and drinks, skin, and appliances. However, some people hold unfounded ideas about water softeners. Most of them are far from the truth. As a homeowner, you do not have to refrain anymore from using […]
Hard water is common in American households. In fact, one study found that approximately 9 out of every 10 houses (90%) are affected by it. What Is Hard Water? It is basically water that has a high volume of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, iron, and magnesium. The jury is still out as to whether it contributes […]
If you have hard water in your home, it is likely that you are well aware of it. The presence of calcium, magnesium, and other minerals in hard water can wreak havoc on your home. It can cause calcium buildup in your sinks, showers, and bathtubs, and leave mineral deposits on your dishes and shower […]
People often say that hard water is bad for you, and that’s true. It exacerbates skin conditions and leaves soap on your clothes when you wash them. What they often don’t explain is it is indirectly bad for you by being bad for your appliances. After all, your hot water heater is critical for washing […]
Buying a new home is an exciting experience, one that most people only go through a few times in a long life of happy homeownership. Of course, choosing the right home is a complicated decision, one that involves almost too many factors to count. On top of looking for a home that is near where […]
One of the unique things about buying or renting a home is that it comes with all the large installed appliances left by the previous resident. Homes usually come with a fridge, stove, HVAC, water heater, and sometimes even washer/dryer. But what’s that large appliance near the water main or next to your water heater? […]
