Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Dual-Tank Water Softeners When a water softener is recharging, it is designed to disconnect from the water system...
Salt-Free Water Softeners Some people are concerned about the health effects of the sodium that softeners put in water...
Selecting Water Softener Size Water softeners are sold in several sizes, each rated by the number of grains of hardness they can remove from water between regenerations...
Water Softener Buying & Leasing Tips Should you buy or lease a water softener? In the short run, leasing is often the most attractive option because there are no significant upfront costs...
Water Softener Controls Before leasing or buying a water softener, find out what controls the regeneration cycles, how long each cycle takes, and how much water and salt are used for recharging...
Water Softener Systems Expert information on solving hard water problems with a water softener