Did you know that your water might not be safe to drink? All water utilities are required to notify their consumers about boil orders and other water quality issues, but the fact of the matter is that they don’t do a great job making sure that everyone is notified. The notifications might just be on a website or only be sent to you if you sign up.
In addition, there are some water quality issues that some people find unacceptable, even if the water is technically safe to consume. If you want water that tastes great, feels good, and has no odor, a water filter for your home or kitchen could be very helpful. Here are some of the things water filters should have. Continue reading “The Best Drinking Water Filters for Your Kitchen”
Have you heard the term “hard water” and wondered what it was actually referring to? Water hardness is just one of the things that are measured and quantified when looking at water quality. Although hard water is usually safe to drink, it can cause other issues. Here is why hard water could be causing problems in your home.
Discovering a sewer line in need of repair can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Sewer problems aren’t just stinky or unsanitary; they are also very expensive. Depending on the type and method of sewer repair, you could incur additional expenses from trenches in your yard. Thankfully, there are some sewer repairs that can be done without tearing up your yard.
Your sewer system is perhaps the most important system in your home. The sewer works with your plumbing to remove waste from your home. A sewer line in disrepair can lead to very expensive and smelly repairs to other areas of your home. It can also lead to the destruction of your lawn.
If you’ve had big water bills or if you’re trying to prevent extra wear on an older plumbing system, you might be looking for ways to reduce your family’s water usage. There are actually a lot of little things that you can do that will add up to big results—in the form of a much lower bill. Here are the top ways to reduce your water usage.
If you are like most homeowners, you probably want to do as much work around your house yourself as possible. Not only is doing the work yourself cheaper, it is also much more rewarding. There is something about working on your home with your own two hands that gives you a certain sense of satisfaction.
If you are like most Americans, you probably don’t want to drink tap water as it comes from the tap, without filtration. Many people put water filtration systems on their kitchen faucet so that they can drink cleaner, clearer water. However, there are many other reasons that you should filter and soften your water. A whole home water filtration and softening system can be of great benefit to you and your family.