Growing up, my brother and I would drink out of the garden hose when we were playing outside in the summer. And when inside, we drank water directly from the tap. But after growing up and moving around a bit, I started to realize that all tap water isn’t created equal. Just because I could … Read more
Okay, so you’ve got yourself a water softener in the garage so that your home’s water is a bit softer, but how do you keep it working well? Like any household appliance, there is some maintenance required to ensure that you keep the system working at its most efficient level. Before we get into the … Read more
Got hard water in your home and finally decided to do something about it? Well, if you’re ready to install a home water softener system, then you’ve probably already noticed that it is a lot cheaper to install the system on your own instead of paying a plumber to do it for you. Of course, … Read more
If you’ve ever lived in a home with hard water, then you know just how poorly it can make you feel. When we describe water as hard, what we really mean is that the makeup of your water is filled with different, excess, minerals. These minerals lead your water to be considered ‘hard’ and there … Read more
If you’ve just moved into a new home and noticed something a little off about your water, then you just might have hard water. It’s easy to know if you’ve got it since it results in white water spots on your dishes, a chalky buildup on the walls of your shower and often a buildup … Read more
We use water for so many parts of our daily life, and if that water isn’t good quality, you will likely start to notice some damage to your home. A water softener is a tool that you can use to remove minerals and chemicals from water, making it cleaner and safer for your home to use. … Read more
Table tennis, ping pong, or whatever you want to call it, is one of those classic game room activities you’ve probably been playing for years. It doesn’t take much, and it instantly can turn into hours of fun with friends and family. Plus, there really is the feeling of pride when you become good at it. … Read more
Crabs are a delicious and popular seafood item to be cooked and eaten at home or at various gatherings. Unfortunately, like all seafood and shellfish, they will begin to spoil over time and need to be discarded when they reach this point. There are a few general guidelines for cooked crabs and similar foods that … Read more
Did you know the air indoors is two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors? Sometimes 100 times more? Believe it, or not most tests show indoor air quality to be at a lower level than that of outdoor air quality. Basically that means poor air quality inside is more of a risk … Read more
If you are anything like me, then one thing is certain – you do not like having to put up with all the noises that come from your neighbors. My closest neighbor has a teenager who likes to bounce a basketball in the kitchen for hours at a time. This noise used to drive me … Read more