9 Reasons Your Tap Water Tastes Weird and How to Fix It No one wants to sip on a gross-tasting drink—certainly not when it’s the water from the sink. In its purest form, water shouldn’t taste like anything. But sometimes, it can have a weird flavor that may take your taste buds for a spin. […]
Read moreWhat Causes Pink Bathroom Slime, and How Do I Remove It? If you notice pink slimy stuff on your bathroom surfaces, you might be scratching your head in confusion. What is this mysterious, nasty-looking slime? No matter how often I scrub, scour, and sanitize my bathroom, it keeps returning. What do I do? Who do […]
Read moreHow to Remove Iron from Well Water For many people, private wells are an excellent alternative to local public water sources. In most cases, private wells provide great-tasting, chemical-free water with vital minerals and nutrients. These groundwater sources are also cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. If you are among the estimated 43 million Americans who rely on […]
Read moreArtesian Water: What Is It, and Is It Safe to Drink? Updated August 21st, 2024 If you shop for bottled water regularly, you probably notice the hordes of bottled water options lining the shelves of your local grocery store. There weren’t as many choices back in the day, and you could quickly tell them apart […]
Read moreUnderstanding pH in Your Drinking Water There are a few essential things to understand when ensuring the best-quality drinking water in your home, one of which is your water’s pH value. You may have seen the term “pH” printed on the labels of various types or brands of bottled water at the grocery store (think […]
Read moreHow to Remove Iron Bacteria from Well Water Updated July 30th, 2024 If your drinking water comes from a private well, you will likely experience issues with iron in your water. These issues can range from poor-tasting coffee to bright orange streaks in toilets and bathtubs. However, there’s an equally familiar but less understood problem […]
Read more8 Causes of Brown Toilet Water and How to Fix It Updated July 9th, 2024 Does murky brown water greet you every time you lift your toilet seat? The fact that you’re reading this article tells us this is most likely the case. Perhaps you reached to flush because you assumed someone had forgotten. But, […]
Read moreHow a Water Well Works: The Ultimate Guide If you live in a town or city, your drinking water likely comes from a public water system. All you have to do is turn on the tap, and water comes gushing out. But move a few miles out of town, and you’ll realize things can be […]
Read moreIs a Whole-House Water Filter Right for You? (This Guide Will Help You Decide) Today’s homeowners are spoiled for choice when selecting a home water filter system. Water pitchers and refrigerator filters are easy to use, cost-effective, and convenient, with no installation required. Under-sink and countertop systems deliver fast, targeted filtration and are very space-efficient. […]
Read moreWhat’s That Black Slime on My Plumbing Fixtures? You pride yourself on a spotless bathroom and kitchen. But perhaps lately, you’ve started noticing black, slimy buildup on your fixtures—faucets, shower heads, toilets, sinks, you name it. Eager to restore their gleaming shine, you grabbed the strongest cleaner you could find. The residue went away for […]
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