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Should You Install a Whole-House Water Filtration System?

Have you ever stopped to think about the quality of the water flowing through your home every day? Most people use water constantly without giving it much thought. You fill a glass from the tap, rinse vegetables before cooking dinner, run the dishwasher after a meal, and take a shower to start or end the […]

How Hard Water Affects Your Plumbing and Appliances

If you live in San Diego County, there is a good chance your home has hard water. Hard water is common throughout many parts of Southern California due to the natural mineral content found in local water sources. While it is safe to use and drink, hard water contains elevated levels of minerals like calcium […]

Items You Should Never Put Down the Drain

You finish dinner, scrape a few leftovers into the sink, and rinse the pan with hot water. The grease disappears down the drain. The sink looks clean. The kitchen smells fresh. It feels like everything is taken care of.