About two thirds of the human body is composed of water, and from the time we wake up in the morning water influences everything that we do. From the molecular processes happening in our body to the water we use to shower, brush our teeth, and wash our clothes, water is necessary for life. As such, it’s important to have access to clean water, free from chemicals that can harm our health and wellness. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans have hard water, meaning that it contains grains of calcium, magnesium, and some other metal cations. Even if your water is…
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Updated 3/31/22 Most homeowners take plumbing for granted until one system stops working. As long as everything is working perfectly, you may not realize the key role of plumbing in your home. If a licensed plumber doesn’t do plumbing, you might not cook, clean, or go to the bathroom. That’s how important a plumbing system is. When hiring a plumber, look for trained and licensed professionals. An untrained plumber may not be able to fix the problem because they don’t know the ins and outs of the job. If you are contractors looking for plumbers, ensure you hire professionals with…
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It’s a rite of passage that accompanies moving into any new house: painting. Putting a new coat of paint in a room can liven it up and painting can come with a real sense of accomplishment; like you are putting your stamp on the house and making it feel like a home. For all the enjoyment that can come from painting, there’s a lot of risk involved too, particularly risk that you can’t necessarily see. A fresh coat of paint may look good and might liven up a room, but without the right product, it could harm your home. Volatile…
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This always happens. It is the Fourth of July and instead of relaxing by the lake or the pool you are stuck doing chores around the house. On this day, however, the chore that needs to be addressed in more above, rather than around the house. A freak rainstorm caused some flooding in your basement. The source of the problem, it turns out, was not really the rain but clogged gutters. In typical style your family seems to go from one emergency to the next, so today instead of starting the morning sleeping in you are up on a ladder…