Eggs — what a way to start the day! Except when the eggs enter the bathroom water supply and quickly lose their freshness. We’re speaking metaphorically, of course. But few things are less appetizing than the smell of rotten eggs, and when your hot water carries...
Halfway through your shower, the water runs cold. Since you’re all soaped up, you have two options. You can shiver through the rest of your cold water shower (good for activating brown fat cells). You can dry off as is, with soap and all. Wim Hof, “The...
Hot water is great for coffee, not baths. Scalding hot tap water is dangerous, especially for children and seniors. 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the safety recommendation against scalding baths, but 140 degrees is the default setting on most water heaters. Even 120...
When your tap water tap takes on a rust-brown shade, your first reaction might be shock, the second disgust, and the third horror. Yes, orange water happens, especially in older homes, and if you’re reading this blog, it has probably happened to you. But is the...
Are you thinking about purchasing a dishwasher? Or simply wondering how well a dishwasher performs vs. hand washing? 20% of American homes with a dishwasher don’t even use it. The press claims that’s a bad thing for the environment, but is it? We often...
When a water heater leaks, it’s usually from one of two places — the top or the bottom. Leaks from the top are no biggie, usually involving a valve replacement or tightening of the water lines. Leaks from the bottom are more concerning. They could be due to: A...
