If you’ve noticed crusty white buildup on your faucets, dull laundry, or dry skin that just won’t go away, hard water could be the culprit. And if you’ve already started searching for a solution, chances are you’ve come across two main options: water softeners and water descalers. Both aim to protect your home from the effects of hard water, but they go about it in very different ways. In this guide, we’ll break down… Read more

If your faucets are starting to look crusty or your freshly washed dishes never look quite clean, hard water could be to blame. It’s one of those problems you don’t always see right away, but over time, the damage adds up. In this guide, we’ll show you how to know if you have hard water, the most common signs of hard water in your home, and what you can do about it before it costs you in appliance repairs, higher energy bills, o… Read more

You turn on the faucet, fill up a glass, and take a sip. But have you ever stopped to wonder—what’s actually in your tap water? Most of us take it for granted. It’s there when we need it, it looks clean, and it probably passed some kind of inspection, right? Still, you’ve likely asked yourself: “Why is it called tap water?” “What does tap water contain?” “Is there a difference between what&rs… Read more

When it comes to improving your water quality, there’s no shortage of options. But figuring out where to start? That’s where it can get a little murky.  One of the biggest decisions homeowners face is choosing between a whole-home water filtration system—also called a point-of-entry water filtration system—and a point-of-use water treatment system like a fridge filter, faucet attachment, or under-sink setup. Whether y… Read more