A water pipe installed nearly a century ago in DeKalb County served the purpose at the time, but now it’s decades past its expected lifespan. Water mains are supposed to be replaced every 50 to 70 ...

Technology to harness the power of water through use of microturbines embedded in water supply lines is gaining traction among utilities. While hydroelectric dams have powered much of the Pacific ...

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

If you are tired of scale buildup, scratchy laundry, or cloudy glassware, it’s probably time to take hard water into your own hands, literally. This blog delves into inventive, affordable, and ...

Hexavalent chromium is a carcinogen that was made famous by the 2000 film “Erin Brockovich,” which dramatized a case of industrial pollution that contaminated water supplies in California. A new study ...