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Got Hard Water? Here’s What to Know About Water Softeners
Not all water needs fixing. Whether a softener is worthwhile depends on how hard your water is, how it’s affecting your home, and what you’re hoping to improve. A good plumber or water treatment specialist can help assess your needs. But keep in mind, most installers have a product to sell. “I don’t recommend treating your water in an information…
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BougeRV water heater review: hot showers to go
Hot water is like internet connectivity for most Verge readers: you just expect it to be there. But that’s unlikely to be the case this summer when tent camping at a music festival or road-tripping into the great unknown. That’s where BougeRV’s battery-powered shower comes in. The $310 “Portable Propane Outdoor Camping Water Heater” from BougeRV is not only optimized…
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The Best Water Bottles From Our Tests
In my nonscientific view, a good water bottle can make it considerably easier to drink more water. I used to feel as if something was missing if I went out without my water bottle, as if I’d left my house without my shoes or my phone. And yet, I didn’t love my water bottle. It didn’t keep my water cold…
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How to Get PFAS Out of Your Drinking Water
If your water test report indicates the presence of PFAS, or if you just want some peace of mind, a home water filter can be worth considering. Most water filters CR tests are designed to improve taste and reduce odors (two of the biggest consumer complaints) by removing common contaminants in tap water. Many also claim to reduce contaminants of…
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Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
The US Energy Department says it’s rolling back long-standing efficiency standards for appliances, which advocates are calling a clear violation of the law. Continuing the Trump administration’s assault on federal water and energy efficiency programs, the department announced today what it’s calling its “largest deregulatory effort in history.” The agency is trying to rollback 47 regulations it says are “burdensome…
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Donald Trump takes aim at more water and energy efficiency standards
Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum Friday afternoon directing the Department of Energy to “consider using all lawful authority to rescind” or weaken regulations for water and energy efficiency for dishwashers and washing machines. The action also includes water use standards for showers, faucets, toilets, and urinals. It closes out a week of attacks on policies meant to save Americans…
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Epic Stanley sale on Amazon from $14 — 7 stylish water bottle deals I’d shop right now
Stanley is known for making some of the best water bottles on the market. And since the weather is getting warmer, hydrating is an absolute must! Fortunately, Stanley has tons of water bottles that will help you sip in style — all at extremely affordable prices. Right now, some of our favorite Stanley cups and tumblers are now on sale…
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Best Heat Pump Water Heaters of 2025
These models cost more up front than traditional water heaters. The units we tested range in price from about $1,500 to more than $5,000 (with most models costing $2,500 or less). If you have sticker shock, we get it. You can get a conventional electric water heater for under $1,000. But if you have an electric water heater that needs…
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How to Choose a Water Heater
A heat pump water heater looks similar to the storage tank heaters most of us are used to. But it contains a heat pump unit, usually on the top, that pulls heat from the air to heat the water. Most heat pump water heaters (sometimes called hybrid water heaters) also have backup electric elements that kick in at times of…
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SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more
Samsung’s smart home platform SmartThings now works with Matter 1.4, the latest version of the interoperable smart home standard, adding compatibility with things like water heaters, heat pumps, and solar panels that use the spec. The company has also introduced new smart home automation triggers, as well as a broadcast feature for SmartThings-connected speakers. Matter 1.4 makes it easier to…
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