A hazy film on glasses and silverware after a cycle in the dishwasher may be all you need to determine whether you have hard water at your home. Odds...

Ultraviolet lamps are a boon to your household when it comes to maintaining the best possible indoor air quality. But even the most effective UV ligh...

As a homeowner, you can save money and avoid inconvenience by learning how to care for your home’s systems, including your plumbing system. A few bas...

Preventive plumbing maintenance makes plumbing issues less common, and usually more readily repaired if they happen. Many people take a reactive appr...

Whether your home’s water supply comes from the municipality or your own well, you can face problems like hard water, scale buildup, unpleasant taste...

Toilet flapper troubleshooting can help eliminate one of life’s little annoyances—the running toilet, one of your home’s biggest water-wasters. The f...