According to the WQA (Water Quality Association), the most common problem reported by consumers throughout the US is hard water. According to a U.S. Geological Survey, hard water is present in more than 85% of the country. Yikes! What causes hard water More than 60% of the earth’s water is groundwater. As it travels through soil and rock, it picks up minerals (including … [Read more...] about Hard Water: What is it and How to Reduce It
4 Mistakes Homeowners Don’t Know They’re Making
Sometimes we forget how much an easily prevented mistake can cost us. For example, when leaving for home for an extended period of time, I make every attempt to make sure all lights are off to prevent running up the power bill. Except this time, I didn't. Needless to say my next power bill was a lot. It was an easily prevented mistake that costs me a lot of money. That mistake … [Read more...] about 4 Mistakes Homeowners Don’t Know They’re Making
How to Reduce The Bad Smell from Tap Water
Does your water smell bad? This is a question many of us can answer with an emphatic “yes”. The smell of rotten eggs, sulfur, chlorine and other unpleasantness is a common problem for far too many. It’s a shame that the solution to this problem for many people is “I’m not drinking tap water anymore, I’m using just bottled water!” Yeah, good luck with … [Read more...] about How to Reduce The Bad Smell from Tap Water
How To Improve Indoor Air Quality: The Facts about Indoor Air Pollution
Alright, so maybe your family isn't wearing gas/breathing masks at home. However, if you knew the problems with indoor air quality, you may be moved to take steps to protect yourself from it too. You may think you don't need to be that worried about the air in your home, but consider this: 1. Indoor air pollution is 2 to 5 times worse than the air outdoors (an estimated 87% of … [Read more...] about How To Improve Indoor Air Quality: The Facts about Indoor Air Pollution
How to Avoid Pollen Health Effects
It’s that time of year when you walk outside and your car is covered by yellow dust. Also that time of year when you’re outside for 30 seconds and you start sneezing (not fun, is it?) Pollen negatively affects human health in a variety of ways. When the pollen count is high, many experience: Runny and/or stuffy nose Itchy eyes Sneezing Respiratory problems such as … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Pollen Health Effects
