When you have a migraine, the only thing you want to do is get rid of it. But sometimes, that’s easier said than done — especially if you don’t know what caused the pain in the first place. The good news is that there might be a simple way to help avoid migraines, and it […]
Even if you don’t know exactly what hard water means or why it occurs, you might be familiar with the problems it causes. Half of all Canadian municipalities have been found to have water hardness issues, and much of the United States experiences hard water as well. That means you could be one of the millions of households dealing […]
Just because all water may look the same, doesn’t mean the quality is as good as it can be. While you may not be able to visibly see the contaminants and problems in your water, you certainly will notice the side effects it leaves behind. If you have hard water, you may experience the following […]
If the bad news is that something isn’t right with your water, the good news is that there is most likely a solution you can install to address your problem. A water filtration system or water softener—or a combination of the two—could do the trick. This guide will help you match your water-related pain points with […]
While municipal water serves most American households, private wells are still quite common, especially for households in lower-density areas. In the United States, about 40 million people rely on domestic wells for their drinking water, according to the United States Geological Survey. About 3 million Canadian residents also use private wells, according to a Canadian government website. A […]
For millions of North American households, a cool drink on a hot summer’s day or a load of sparkling clean dishes means relying on well water. Wells can be an almost-endless source of water; however, because well water quality isn’t federally regulated like municipal water, there are a variety of potential issues — both aesthetic […]
Water is a big deal. We drink it, cook with it, clean with it, even bathe in it — it’s part of almost everything we do. That’s why it’s smart to spend some time learning about where your water comes from, what problems it might face and how you can take care of it. This […]
If you’re exploring water filtration as a way to have more control over your water quality, you’re in good company. In fact, people have been filtering their drinking water for thousands of years: There’s evidence of basic sediment filter systems, which used sand and gravel, dating back to 2000 B.C. Great minds like Hippocrates and Archimedes […]
The need for clean, safe drinking water has led to all kinds of filtration innovations. Some ancient civilizations used gravel and cloth to trap contaminants, while others designed systems to filter water by cleverly leveraging the force of gravity. Humans have never stopped looking for better, more effective ways to clean our drinking water — […]
Hard water may not sound as ominous as iron, or as formidable as arsenic. But your hair, skin, plumbing and appliances may not exactly agree with that assessment. In fact, almost anything that uses water on a regular basis can suffer if hard water is in the equation, and that is an all too common headache […]