If you’ve ever taken off the lid to your toilet tank and came across what looks like black water or staining, it’s probably taken you by surprise. Or, maybe ...

Are your clothes yellowing or graying? Towels feeling stiff? Or are your shower-heads clogging? If so, chances are you’re experiencing the effects of hard wa...

More of us are paying much closer attention to how the things we buy and use impact the environment. We’re doing what we can to reduce waste and our individu...

The idea of anything being “squeaky clean” sounds pretty good: squeaky clean dishes, squeaky clean kitchen counter-tops, squeaky clean bathroom tiles, and sq...

People often turn to bottled water because they think it’s a safer alternative and it tastes better than their tap water. In fact, a study conducted by Harri...

Investing in residential water treatment, such as a water softener, reverse osmosis system, or other types of filtration, may seem like somewhat of a luxury....

Rusty, orange water coming out of your faucet is usually a dead giveaway that you’re dealing with high levels of iron in your water. However, you could also ...

Now and then, a story about serious water problems such as lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, makes headlines and raises concerns. But the truth is, most...

The salt in your system’s brine tank is an essential part of the water softening process. It’s used to recharge the resin media inside so your softener can e...

What is pH and how does it affect water quality? While the pH level of your water may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your water quality...

While you know a water softener can solve a variety of hard water problems, many homeowners still have questions about what takes places inside those tanks. ...

High iron water is a frustrating problem for homeowners with wells. From the ugly stains and discolored tap water to nasty iron bacteria in the toilet tank, ...

Being a parent of a child suffering from the skin condition eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, can be frustrating and leave you feeling helpless. Not o...

Lead is far from the only thing that can contaminate a home’s water, and it’s important to know what your family is drinking. This article is not intended to...

Do you need to winterize your water softener or filter? And if so, what does winterization involve? That depends on the situation… If you keep your water sof...

It’s a familiar story for almost every parent. You hear a little whiny voice complain, “I’m thirsty!” What they want is another juice box, better yet a can o...

Every living thing needs water. That’s why you keep your pet’s water bowl full of refreshing H2O. But what kind of water is best for cats and dogs to drink? ...

You work hard to make food your family will enjoy, and you work even harder to create amazing meals for guests on holidays and other special occasions. How w...

The idea of anything being “squeaky clean” sounds pretty good: squeaky clean dishes, squeaky clean kitchen countertops, squeaky clean bathroom tiles, and squ...

So, you’re sick of dealing with hard water problems and need a water softener… but what does that mean? There are a lot of good reasons to soften your home’s...