Avoid These Beaches With Too Much Poop
A lot of things can ruin a day at the beach—a sudden change in the weather, garbage leftover from gatherings the night before, a bunch of screaming and splashing children.…
The States With the Best Tap Water (and What to Do If Your State Has the Worst)
To some people, all—or at least most—drinking water tastes the same. Others have a more discerning palette, can can taste differences in tap water outside of their local area. There…
How to Use Your Greywater to Save Money (and Resources)
We use a breathtaking amount of water. On average, every American uses about 300 gallons of water every single day, most of it indoors. Those applications are pretty fundamental, of…
Yes, Your Water Can Go Bad
We all know that food and drinks can go bad. Your refrigerator likely has items right now that were once wholesome food and is now…not wholesome, and no longer food.…
Don’t Let Your Dog Swim in Green Water
Photo: Liliya Kulianionak (Shutterstock) If your pup likes to swim and splash in ponds, pay attention if one of your favorite watering holes suddenly looks green or smells funny. This…
Bhindi, Imli, Methi Hold Key To Safe Drinking Water: Study
Bhindi, Imli, Methi Hold Key To Safe Drinking Water: StudyA new research presented to the American Chemical Society has offered an alternative to synthetic chemicals used in the removal of…
How to Prep Your Pool for Winter
Photo: Elena Elisseeva (Shutterstock) Even though there may still be a few days warm enough for a dip in a pool, if you have one of your own, it’s probably…