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The Problem with Acidic Water

As you strive to achieve to get and/or stay healthy, it’s important to maintain a body pH level of 7.364, or as close to that as you can get. Anything lower, and you’ll start to retain too much acid which can lead to thinner bones, weaker muscle mass, and other problems. Conversely, higher-than-normal pH levels…

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Water Descaler or Water Softener?

There are two types of water softening systems: those with salt, and those without. The latter are also called water descalers which many water treatment specialists, including Connor Plumbing, believe are the better of the two. First, they don’t actually soften water. Instead, they remove water scale, which are mineral components left behind on surfaces…

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How to Sound-Proof Your Home

Shhh…can you hear that? Whether you enjoy life in the city or suburbs, there’s no escaping some level of outside noise disturbance. From road traffic to lawn mowers buzzing away and your neighbor pounding nails in his new fence, it’s out there just waiting to distract you. Which begs the quiet: how can a homeowner…

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How to Keep Bugs Outside

It’s that wonderful time of year when you can’t wait to get outside, and insects can’t wait to get in! Once they’re done resting up for the winter, they emerge from their hiding places and pick up where they left off. Not to mention the new ones who waited until spring to make their debut.…

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How Often Should I Shower?

Do you shower too often? Do you think there’s any such thing? Or, how about not showering often enough. Aside from perhaps having to withstand your own unique “presence”, are there any health risks associated with infrequent showering? All good questions, so let’s have at it. Showering Out of Habit Some folks simply don’t feel…

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Outdoor Home Improvements You’ll Enjoy

Once spring arrives with milder weather and more on the way, you may find yourself dreaming of outdoor barbeques, lazy afternoons in the sun, and playing a game of catch with the kids. Well, why not dream a little bigger to make even more of time spent outdoors, on your own property? Outdoor Fire Pit…

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The Convenience of a Pot Filler Faucet

We live in a convenience and comfort-oriented society, to be sure. Tired of turning lights on and off? Get yourself a lighting control system. Can’t be bothered vacuuming floors anymore and don’t want to hire a cleaning service? Easy: get yourself a robot vacuum cleaner Can’t walk all the way from your family room to…

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The Things Thrift Stores Don’t Want

For many homeowners, spring-like weather awakens the desire to breathe new life into their surroundings by getting rid of unwanted items. You can do so easily by donating gently used goods to your local thrift store. But before you do, take note of some items many won’t accept. Anything Toxic – You’d be surprised how…

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Common Kitchen DIY Mistakes

Whether it’s to save money or continue building on handyman skills, many homeowners choose to tackle kitchen remodeling projects themselves vs. hiring a pro. Are you a confirmed do-it-yourselfer? If so, beware of these all-too-common mistakes that can waste time and money both. Sloppy paint jobs. Bleeding paint lines, uneven transitions, and paint splatters on…

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Other Uses for Your Dishwasher

When it comes to cleaning up after meals, dishwashers relieve a lot of the pain of washing by hand. Being able to plop dishware and related items into a machine and let it do all the dirty work is about as convenient as it can get. But that’s not all your dishwasher is good for.…

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