When everything is working the way it’s supposed to, you might assume that tap water is pretty consistent across the board in terms of what’s in it, and how it can affect your home and your body. But ...

Water quality shapes more than just your showers — it influences your skin, hair, nails, appliances, and even the effectiveness of your beauty routine. While soft water feels silky and hydrating, hard ...

Q:I have a water softener but I don’t think it is working very well. How can I check the water softness without having someone come in and run a test? A:Rochester has very hard water. According to ...

When you turn on your faucet to get a glass of water or wash your face, you’re probably not thinking about what’s in your water – besides water. Depending on where you live and whether you have a ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

You don’t have to be a scientist to know if your home has hard water. Maybe you’ve seen cloudy spots on glassware or experienced a crusted-up kitchen faucet. Maybe the film on the shower door seems ...