More than 90% of US homes have some kind of contamination in their water, which means you’re probably included in that group. And one of the most common water problems of all is called hard water, which is caused by high levels of magnesium and calcium. There are two good things about hard water: it’s […]

There are two primary reasons why people buy bottled water and keep it in the refrigerator at home. The first is to have a ready supply of clean, filtered water anytime you venture outside the home. Grab a couple of bottles, pop them in a cooler, and you’re good to go. The other reason is […]

Whether you have a standard top loading washing machine, or an HE front loader, it’s a good idea to give it a scrub-down a few times a year. This will rid your machine of soap scum  build-up, dirt, and mildew, along with associated unpleasant odors. Front loading washing machines: 1. Set the washing machine on […]

We all use bottled water at one time or another to satisfy our need for pure drinking water. But far too many people rely solely on bottled water for that purpose and the result is an ecological menace.  Consider these very real and alarming statistics: Plastic bottles take 700 years to begin composting 90% of […]