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Retreating to your family’s cabin in the woods or cottage by the lake is a relaxing way to spend the summer. It’s a special place with all the comforts of home, yet you are miles away from the daily grind of everyday life. Of course, as close as it is to heaven on earth, it’s not perfect. There may be a few mosquitoes to swat and all that ti...

A home away from the hustle and bustle of city life is a dream come true for many families. But, if you’re considering a move to the country or have recently purchased a house in a rural area, you could be in for a few surprises. One of the most significant differences between city and country living is where your home’s water comes from. In m...

Building a new house is exciting. You have the opportunity to customize the property to suit your family’s needs. However, creating your perfect home is more than planning the layout and selecting design elements. You have to make critical infrastructure decisions, as well. The questions that come up around the inner workings of your new home of...

Studies on the relationship between a water softener and septic system have gone as far back as the 70’s, through organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Water Quality Association (WQA) and Small Scale Waste Management Project (SSWMP) at the University of Wisconsin. Research shows that not only does an efficient, well oper...

Water softeners perform an extremely important job, removing minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the water in your home. Just like any other appliance, a water softener will only last for so long. Eventually, components break, electrical problems occur, and it just stops working. While they can last much longer if well maintained, water so...