One of the best things about installing a water softener in your home is that it’s an investment that can pay itself off in a number of different ways. Today we’re going to look at some of the money-saving benefits of having soft water in your home and how a water softener can lead to…
Why Does My Tap Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs?
Of all of the different smells that tap water can develop, the rotten egg smell is probably the worst. It is a strong and offensive odor that would make anyone weary of consuming the water that gives it off. Although this is a relatively common problem with tap water, it’s also something that can fixed….
Arsenic in Drinking Water: How it gets there and what to do about it
Of the many different contaminants that can be found in our drinking water, arsenic is one that has been getting some of the most attention over the past few years. This colorless and odorless element has been linked to a number of serious health effects, and tens of millions of people in the United States…
Can You Move Existing Water Treatment Systems to a New Home?
Any time that you are moving to a new home, you have to decide what you’re taking with you and what you’re leaving behind. This decision is often the hardest when it comes to your home’s appliances. Do you want to buy all new appliances for your home or would you rather use the appliances…
What are the Effects of Zinc in the Drinking Water in Your North or South Carolina Home?
Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health. However, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. If your water contains high levels of zinc, it can have negative consequences on your health, in addition to affecting the taste and smell of your tap water. Today we’re going to talk about how zinc…
Endocrine Disruptors in Drinking Water: What They Do and How To Remove Them
One of the strangest things about tap water is that its quality can be affected by many seemingly unrelated issues. One such example of this is endocrine disruptors, a type of contaminant whose presence in tap water can be traced to things like farming, industrial plants and an increased use of pharmaceutical drugs in America….
How to Remove Limescale from your North or South Carolina Home
Limescale is a crusty, hard and white substance that builds up on your home’s plumbing fixtures and appliances due to regular contact with hard water. This unattractive substance can be a big eyesore and can make even new plumbing fixtures look dated and worn out. Today we’re going to talk about some home remedies for…
What are the Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water?
Reverse osmosis water filtration systems are growing in popularity all over North and South Carolina. That’s because these systems are known to do an excellent job at removing contaminants and providing high-quality drinking water at your kitchen tap. Today we’re going to take a look at the health, aesthetic and economic benefits of reverse osmosis…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Your Hair?
Have you ever taken a shower at a new place, such as a hotel or a friend’s house, and noticed that your hair feels differently afterwards than it does when you shower at home? As it turns out, there are some very common water contaminants that can negatively affect the look, feel and general healthiness…