How Much Water Does the Average U.S. Household Use? The United States is deemed the “Land of Plenty,” partly for its abundant water resources. It’s home to the largest freshwater lake system worldwide (the Great Lakes), which holds six quadrillion gallons of water. And let’s not forget the mighty Mississippi River, which flows at around […]
Read moreHow to Protect Children from Toxic Contaminants in Water Keeping our children safe and healthy is crucial to their growth and development. That’s why we must provide a secure environment for our precious little ones, nourish them with healthy meals, and protect them from anything that can expose them to danger, like toxic contaminants in […]
Read moreSave Money with a Whole-House Filter & Ditch the Bottled Water For some of us, making smart financial decisions starts at the grocery store. That means creating a food budget, shopping with a grocery list, stockpiling groceries, and comparing food prices. Still, you can make a simple tweak to your shopping routine to help trim […]
Read moreHow to Maintain Healthy Copper Levels in the Body Some people think of copper as something that’s used to make electrical wires, motors, pipes, coins, etc., but it’s also a vital trace mineral that has several surprising health benefits. Copper is present in all body tissues and plays a role in making red blood cells […]
Read more5 Easy & Creative Ways to Keep Your Kids Hydrated Every Day As parents or guardians, we have a responsibility to keep our kids happy and healthy. To fulfill that duty, we try to encourage physical activity, prepare nutritious meals, teach proper hand-washing, among other things. However, sometimes we overlook one crucial responsibility: ensuring that […]
Read moreBuying a Water Softener is Better than Renting One. Here’s Why. It’s never easy to live with hard water. It crusts up your faucets and fixtures, smears your delicate surfaces, clogs your pipes, damages your water-using appliances, among other things. But how do you get rid of this sneaky, unwanted culprit? If you ask around […]
Read moreWhy You Need Clean Running Water During the Coronavirus Lockdown Just a few weeks ago, we heard about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in China that allegedly originated in bats. Of course, many Americans probably didn’t see it as a potential threat, perhaps because we’re thousands of miles away, or because bats aren’t a […]
Read moreHow to Choose the Right Type of Drinking Water Filter for Your Home Imagine this. You have a reliable supply of clean, contaminant-free water in your home. You use it to stay hydrated, prepare your favorite meals, water your precious plants, and wash your dishes and laundry. Your family, too, gets to enjoy all this […]
Read moreHow to Save your Water Heater from the Damaging Effects of Hard Water Hard water is a terrible nuisance to many homeowners – a ruthless villain that ruins almost anything that crosses its path. It can damage everything from your skin and hair to your laundry, plumbing systems, bathroom fixtures, delicate surfaces, appliances, and many […]
Read morePurifying Your Well Water with Chlorine: Is it the Safest Option? Owning a private well is a smart investment (for some people, at least). After all, it’s your natural water source that supplies your home with fresh, clean water. Plus, you aren’t stuck with those hefty monthly water bills or fees from local water providers. […]
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