Posts from March, 2011

How a Water Softener Works

March 9th, 2011

The term hard water is used to describe water with high levels of calcium and magnesium present. Water softeners generally remove these minerals by attracting the positively charged calcium and magnesium particles with a tank full of negatively charged polystyrene particles.

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How Hard Is Your Water?

March 7th, 2011

The hardness or softness of water varies considerably from one part of the country to another. While the fact that your water is harder does not mean that it is unsafe, it is good to know what you are dealing with.

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Save by Caulking Crevices and Penetrations

March 4th, 2011

Any small space that can let air in or out of your house could be costing you money – and a considerable amount too…

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Save with Maintenance on HVAC

March 2nd, 2011

You can never save too much money by making improvements and taking steps around the house. Of course, it is hard sometimes to see exactly where the money saving opportunities are…

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