You see it everywhere. Spots on your water glasses and splotches on the tub. You can smell it in the laundry and even feel it in the cracking of your dry hands after washing dishes. Hard water is in over 90% of US home tap water and its collection of Read more…
You’re probably wondering if you need a water filter or reverse osmosis system for your home. A water filter is a household appliance that removes solid impurities from water. Reverse osmosis is a more advanced filtration system that removes solids and dissolved minerals, and organic compounds. Both have pros and Read more…
If you’ve ever mixed eggs with a cake mix and water and detected a rotten odor, it may not be the eggs that are rotten. It could be your water. Does your water smell like rotten eggs, and can this affect your health? Here’s what causes smelly water and how Read more…
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The air becomes crisp and clear. The leaves change colors to red, orange, and brilliant yellow-gold. There’s nothing more signature to autumn than trees, lawns, and streets completely covered in falling leaves. However, these leaves do have an interesting impact on the local Read more…
If you have ever experienced soft water when you are used to hard water, you will notice it has a slippery or almost slimy feel. It is a surreal experience, but one that has been shared by many. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the water. You eventually get used Read more…
A home well is often a benefit for most homebuyers, especially if you invest in a well water filtration system. Not only are you independent from a municipal source, but the costs for pumping and periodic maintenance are often far less than that of your city’s water bill. Furthermore, a well Read more…
The words “spring cleaning” strike fear into many of us, but while these chores are often more intense than daily cleaning, they give you a sense of accomplishment when you are done and they leave your house feeling refreshed. One appliance in the house that often gets overlooked during spring Read more…
With nearly 90% of North American homes running hard water, most people don’t realize just how much mineral-heavy water is costing them. Hard water is, put simply, water that is carrying alkaline mineral molecules. It leaves a chalky mineral residue on everything the water passes or dries on. It creates Read more…
An old home can have a lot of charm. Vintage kitchens, warm wood tones, and traditional styles are all great appeals. They even can lead us to choose an older home or favor homes in old neighborhoods for this welcoming sense of charm. Of course, old homes also come with Read more…
Property management professionals have many things to consider when getting their properties ready for tenants. They want it to be attractive to anyone looking for a new place, and they want it to be easy for you to maintain. This is true whether you rent your property to businesses or Read more…
