If you’ve ever looked at your favorite houseplant and wondered why its leaves are turning brown at the tips, why the soil has a chalky white crust, or why it just doesn’t seem to thrive, your water may be the culprit. Many plant parents focus on light, soil, and fertilizer, but overlook one of the most important factors in houseplant care: water quality. Hard water, which is full of minerals like calcium and magnesium, might be great… Read more

As the air gets crisp and cozy layers return to the closet, your laundry basket probably looks a little different. Flannel shirts, chunky sweaters, soft blankets, and heavier linens all need more care than summer clothes.  But here’s the thing most homeowners don’t realize: your water quality plays a big role in how well your laundry turns out. If you’re dealing with stiff fabrics, faded colors, or towels that never quite f… Read more

Just as Summer is the perfect time to grill up some burgers, Fall is the perfect time to cozy up in the kitchen and bake your favorite seasonal treats. But did you know that the quality of your water can have a surprising impact on your fall cooking? For many homeowners, hard water cooking issues go unnoticed, but they can subtly affect the texture, flavor, and overall success of your dishes. But when you switch to soft water for baking and every… Read more

If you’ve ever traveled to another city, or even just across town, you may have noticed the water tastes different, feels different in the shower, or leaves more (or fewer) spots on your dishes. That’s because water quality by region isn’t the same everywhere. The factors affecting water quality range from local geology to weather patterns, and from infrastructure age to nearby land use. Whether your home relies on a municipal w… Read more