You probably know the importance of doing research and knowing as much as possible before beginning a big, costly job or repair in your house. You know to compare several quotes and get evaluations, comments, or recommendations on experiences other consumers have had with different companies or contractors. You might think plumbing doesn’t need this...
If you love hiking, or really any outdoor activity where the idea is to get away from just about everything for a few hours or a lot longer, the most important idea is to stay safe. If you’re experienced, you probably already have the essential gear down. Maybe you’re newer or just want a basic...
Clean, safe water is the most important thing we consume. It’s easy to take for granted most of the time. Clean water is critical though. Dirty, contaminated water, or no source of clean water, would cause health problems in a relatively short amount of time. Consistent, clean water is a must. For whatever situation you...
It’s vitally important to drink enough water anytime you’re working, playing or spending a lot of time outdoors. This also goes for hiking, camping and outdoor sports. If you are hiking in the hills or mountains, you’ll encounter mountain streams or lakes. Can you just drink the water? The safe answer is, no. Drinking water...
If you use your refrigerator as a source for water and it has a filter, that’s good until it’s an old filter. You should know a water filter in a refrigerator, just like any filter, can become worn and dirty. This leads to the water not being as clean and as safe as you are...
Nitrates are natural compounds. Humans consume some nitrate as a nutrient and it’s necessary. At high levels, though, it is a contaminant.Nitrates are a very common contaminate in water, especially well water, and it has to be controlled and decreased or eliminated in a water supply. Nitrates occur normally in the earth. They are usually...
Water with high mineral content such as magnesium and calcium is hard water. The more dissolved minerals the water containx, the harder it is. While it’s generally safe to drink it, hard water can result in expensive problems around your house. Hard water can block fixture aerators, shower heads and cause other plumbing concerns. You...
Tankless water heaters are often called instant or on-demand water heaters as they provide hot water only when it’s needed. They can be electric or gas-fueled. They heat water without holding water in a storage tank. Tankless water heaters give a home a constant supply of hot water. How do you keep tankless water heaters...
If you’re using a water softener at home, you might think your water’s fine. Yet, even after water is processed by a water softener, impurities may stay in the water you drink and use for cooking and cleaning. Reverse osmosis can eliminate those impurities from your already-softened water — including 98% of salt left in...
If you’ve been thinking about getting added water treatment or filtration for your home tap water, especially drinking water or for hard water, there’s a lot of lingo and options out there. What can you do to know you’ve got clean, safe water in your home? What can be done, that’s affordable and pretty simple,...
