The high cost of purchasing and installing a water softener system can bring many benefits to your pipes, fixtures, and appliances. But do softeners reduce pressure or what are the likely cause of the issue? Softeners use resin-based filters that catch sediment and minerals like calcium and magnesium. Normally water softener systems should not affect […]

Lead has been a huge topic over the last few years, and a lot has been discussed. We are all familiar with the disastrous impact that lead has made on Flint, Newark, and other regions. But behind all the noise about how lousy lead is, we have forgotten to ask ourselves the most important question:

If you are reading this article, chances are that you think your softener is making the water too soft. You probably have a question in mind: What should my water softener hardness be set at? Here is a brief summary in case you are in a rush: Your water hardness should be set up based

So you have decided to get yourself a water softener! You are looking all over the internet, but very soon, you found out that selecting a softener is not as straightforward as you have thought. So, what size water softener do I need? You end up asking yourself after reading everything about grains, resins, salt,

Conspiracy theorists have long spun stories about how the government is introducing things into the water system for malicious intent. Based on their theories, it’s to ‘control the masses’ and to ‘keep us weak and dumb, so we don’t overthrow the government.’ If you’re like me… then you’d think these ideas are a bit too

Some of you have reached out to me with the issue that their water has greenish shade. Now, there are just two things that can cause it, bacteria or copper. I will definitely get back to the bacteria in the future, but in today’s article, I will talk about how to remove copper from drinking

Looking to buy a water softener? The regeneration cycle is an essential criterion to consider as the way you set it up will directly impact the household. In this article, I will explain what water softener regeneration is, and things to watch when deciding on the softener. Water softener regeneration is the process when the

Three main contributors can cause black water coming out of the tub faucet. Before you make any steps to resolve this issue, you must understand the cause, so then you can efficiently resolve it once and for all. The reason for black water running out the hot faucet is: The old rubber in the flex

If you have read some of my previous articles, you probably know that I usually advise changing filters no longer than every six months. In today’s article, I will tell you how often should you change whole house filter cartridges, and what are the things that affect the lifespan of the filter. There is no

For a clear, organized mind to healthy sex life, receiving proper hydration is a key to top performance and a boost in wellness. Drinking plenty of clean, pure water is essential for a healthy body, and that is why the quality of your tap water is so important. In this article, I answer the question: