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Few winter home emergencies feel as stressful( or happen as fast) as frozen pipes. One minute, the water pressure drops to a trickle, and the next you’re worrying about burst pipes, flooded floors, and costly repairs. The good news is that if you act quickly and carefully, you can often thaw frozen pipes safely and prevent serious damage.
This guide walks you through how to unfreeze pipes, what not to do, and a simple frozen pipe prevention… Read more
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PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are synthetic compounds that don’t break down and are found in tap water across the U.S.
Not all filters remove them. Only specific systems (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified, or advanced multi-stage filters) can significantly reduce PFAS.
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, but it also removes beneficial minerals and wastes water.
Some pitcher filters work, but many do not.
If you want a non-toxic… Read more
We all love clean water in our homes. In many cases, we have to treat our water for it to be suitable for all kinds of daily uses and purposes. This process often involves additives like water softeners. In the end, we get clean, usable soft water—a win for us. But wouldn’t it be great if the way we treat hard water could help the planet, too?
If you care about clean taps, green living, and reducing water waste, switching to an eco-fr… Read more
Key Takeaways
Hard water causes scale buildup: Calcium and magnesium in hard water can deposit on pipes, appliances, and fixtures, reducing efficiency and lifespan.
NuvoH2O uses citric acid technology: The CitraCharge formula naturally chelates minerals, preventing them from forming scale while keeping beneficial minerals in your water.
Dual-action scale protection: NuvoH2O both prevents new scale and helps break down existing deposits, unlike t… Read more
