Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Learn how hard water and pH levels reduce pesticide effectiveness. Simple testing and water conditioning can save farmers ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower feeling like there's an invisible film on your skin, or noticed chalky white spots on your glassware that just won't come off? These seemingly minor annoyances ...

You don’t have to be a scientist to know if your home has hard water. Maybe you’ve seen cloudy spots on glassware or experienced a crusted-up kitchen faucet. Maybe the film on the shower door seems ...

Over 85% of households in North America live in areas with hard water. While you may not think much about your home's water hardness, hard water can impact your well-being, appearance and even your ...

Sarah Blank is affiliated with the Ames Water Treatment Plant. Timothy Ellis receives funding from the City of Ames, the City of Cedar Rapids, and the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is affiliated with ...