Homeowner's Tips Blog

Why Filtered Water is Your Best Option June 14, 2023 Here’s one of life’s little ironies, to be sure: nothing is more essential to our bodies than water, and yet most people don’t think a great deal about the quality of the water they consume. We just assume it’s all “ok”, and go on our merry ways. By now you’ve probably guessed the truth: there are profound differences among the three primary kinds available to us: tap, bottled, and filtered... Read more »

Enjoy Cleaner, Healthier Water at Home April 18, 2022 Whether you have city or well water, there’s a fair chance it contains a higher level of impurities than you would like. The question is, how would you know? Well, if you have well water, acidic water is the most common problem. Acidic water is defined as having a pH level of 6 or less. The ideal range is 6.5 – 8. How would you know or even suspect that... Read more »

The Benefits of a Home Water Softener September 8, 2021 Virtually every potable water source in the US has at least trace levels of calcium and magnesium. When those levels rise above normal, problems can occur, setting the stage for hard water conditions. While hard water presents no health risks, it does leave several telltale signs, including these: Dull whites from the laundry Reduced sudsing action, sometimes requiring you to re-wash clothes, sheets, and towels A milky haze on dishes... Read more »

4 Benefits of a Whole-House Water Filter April 18, 2019 Clean, filtered water not only provides great-tasting drinking water, it safeguards your family’s health and extends the life of your plumbing fixtures. Here are four important benefits of installing a whole-house filter in your home. Better-Tasting Water Clean water simply tastes better, whether you’re drinking it by the glass, cooking with it, making coffee, or brushing your teeth. Eliminates Rank Odors and Ugly Stains It’s difficult to feel clean after a shower that smells... Read more »

Why Drink Less Bottled Water January 11, 2018 We all use bottled water from time to time, even if just as a matter of convenience. But as a daily staple at home, work, or on the road? Not such a great idea. For starters, plastic water bottles are an ecological menace as these facts clearly illustrate: Plastic bottles take 700 years to even begin composting 90% of the cost of bottled water is attributed to the bottle itself... Read more »