Over 85% of households in North America live in areas with hard water. While you may not think much about your home's water hardness, hard water can impact your well-being, appearance and even your ...

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 ...

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 ...

HeySunday breaks down how hard water affects households across the U.S. and provides practical tips to reduce buildup, ...

A hard water test kit helps determine just how high is the mineral content in your tap water. (Photo by Donna Kallner) On a recent episode of Jeopardy!, the correct response to one clue was “What is ...

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 ...

Hard, white deposits hanging from faucets. Cloudy dishware. Not being able to work soap into a lather. All of these are classic signs that you have hard water. It’s not uncommon; many Americans live ...

Hard water, rich in calcium and magnesium, causes stubborn stains and reduces appliance efficiency. While not harmful to ...

Many people do not understand the purpose of water softeners and what they offer. There are multiple benefits that come with having a water softener, including healthier drinking water. Water ...