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Tagged as: hard water

Soak a shower head in white vinegar in a bag.

July 24, 2025 | 02:45 PM

The Easy Way to Clean a Showerhead

Remove mineral deposits and improve your water pressure.

By: Anne Winters

Limescale and calcium buildup around the bottom of a toilet.

July 06, 2025 | 01:53 PM

How to Clean Calcium Buildup in the Toilet Bowl

Good news, it’s not poop. Bad news, it’s stubborn as can be.

By: Emily Fazio

Man in the shower with a powerful shower head.

September 02, 2024 | 07:00 AM

Finding the Perfect Shower Head for a Powerful Spray

It does exist. Here's what you need to look for.

By: Emily Fazio

Water sprays from an irrigation system near a rose garden.

June 20, 2024 | 07:00 AM

Do You Have a Broken Sprinkler Head or a Clogged Line?

We're covering diagnostics and the simple fix.

By: Emily Fazio

Person fills a water bottle from a stainless steel sink.

May 03, 2024 | 11:39 AM

Are Home Water Filters Effective? Research Says No

A recent study challenges everything we thought we knew.

By: Emily Fazio

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