Karen 
When you turn on your faucet to wash your hands or to take a shower, does it take a while for the soap to come off? Are there rings of sediment surrounding your tub? Hard water makes itself known in a few ways, whereas soft water prevents the issues hard water can cause. Knowing the … Read more
The water you use comes from the city’s piping system or ground water/well, depending on where you live. As it travels through the ground to your home, the water picks up certain minerals that are kept in the water that streams out of your faucet. The terms “hard water” and “soft water” may sound familiar … Read more
Water is an important part of our everyday lives. From when we wake up to when we go to bed, water is featured in many of the activities we take part in, and is essential for our existence in several ways. Unfortunately, water does not start out clean and ready to consume in most areas … Read more
More than 43 million people in the US (over 15%) use well water. That’s a lot of wells and a lot of issues can arise with how well water is pumped into your house. While modern wells in rural and suburban areas run great for many years without problems, issues can and do arise that … Read more
It’s happened to all of us: our water pressure drops, leaving us with little or no running water, and our pressure tank is to blame. Does that merit calling a professional, or should you risk trying to fix it yourself? The problem is, pressure tanks are frequently very difficult to fix, and more often than … Read more
Water is water. It’s all the same, right? Not exactly. Water can be considered hard or soft. Hard water leaves a mineral residue behind, and it can be particularly noticeable after washing your clothes. Hard water can also leave stains on light-colored clothing. You don’t need to live with hard water, nor do you want … Read more