You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

I'm a writer and product reviewer with six years' experience. It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can ...

Staying hydrated should never fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Compared to plastic water bottles, water filter pitchers are a less wasteful way to drink clean H2O as well as save money. I spoke ...

While refrigerators keep our food fresher longer, they can’t stop the rotting process completely. In other words, if you leave fresh meat, produce, or dairy products in the fridge long enough, they’ll ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...

When we asked the ocean to suggest water filter pitchers it just waved, so here are our carefully researched picks. By Heather Kuldell-Ware Published Oct 17, 2023 4:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from ...

Air filters help keep your engine clean, and they should be replaced frequently to keep your vehicle running smoothly. The air entering your intake needs to be filtered to prevent dirt and other ...

Eight years ago, Patagonia started to study a little-known environmental problem: With every load of laundry, thousands (even millions) of microfibers, each less than 5 millimeters long, wash down the ...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...

Lead, bacteria and PFAS are among the contaminants cropping up in drinking water. Credit...Thea Traff for The New York Times Supported by By Dana G. Smith Over the past few years, water safety crises ...

Ever had that sip of water at 3 a.m.? Tastes good, feels good, right? What about taking a sip of water from a bottle, a fountain at a park, or a friend’s place? Have you ever noticed a different taste ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...