Whether you’ve just moved into a new house or if your home’s water is tasting unusual, here’s what you need to know (and do) before upgrading the water filter.

Every day, we head to the refrigerator for a glass of cold water. We expect the water to be clean and refreshing. Every now and then, a red light on our refrigerator reminds us that the water filter needs to be replaced. If the filter is not quickly replaced, then the water starts to taste strange. Here are a few useful facts about water filters every homeowner should know.

A water softener is a small luxury that many Americans enjoy on a regular basis without breaking the bank. There are many benefits to having a water softener, such as softer laundry and showers that don’t leave skin dry or itchy. When a water softener isn’t working properly, here are a few signs to look out for.

Today, the water Americans drink is much safer and cleaner than the water their parents and grandparents drank. But despite the improvements in water quality, drinking water sources can still become contaminated by waterborne germs, such as Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Hepatitis A, Giardia intestinalis, and other pathogens.