A home water filtration system is a device or set of devices that helps remove harmful chemicals and germs from the water in your home. Depending on the type of filter, it can improve the safety, ...

When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

Regularly changing your refrigerator's water filter keeps your water tasting fresh and contaminant-free. Taking out your old ...

The typical cost to install a water softener ranges from $200 to $6,000, with a national average of $1,500. The water softener system type and capacity, home size, labor costs, and geographic location ...

Bottled water is a bad habit but it's easy to break. Keep plastic out of landfills and money in your pocket with a $20 filter pitcher. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is ...

Homeowners wondering who to call for home repairs often find that a handyman can tackle many of the projects on their to-do list. Handymen usually have a wide variety of skills ranging from carpentry ...

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...