The Lowdown on the Sunbeam Water Dispenser Line
After doing a few days worth of research, it seems that the Sunbeam Water Dispenser line has gained a lot of popularity over the years. Let’s take a look at just what makes this product line so highly-regarded. First of all, some Sunbeam dispensers feature a refrigeration compartment (similar to what you would find in [...]
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtering
These days, it’s getting harder to find good drinking water without resorting to expensive, hard to implement water systems. Our tap water is getting worse all the time, and yet our population is growing at a fast enough rate that it’s important we take advantage of the benefits of drinking water from the cleanest and [...]
Increasing Quality of Life With a Water Dispenser Unit
There’s absolutely no doubt that the presence of a water cooler in the home or office is a great investment in terms of increasing quality of life. Let’s look into the specifics: In the Home The reality of drinking and cooking water these days is that quality can vary to a dangerous degree. Trusting the [...]
The Square Shower Head: A Roundup Of The Best Prices And Features
Having gained popularity in 2005 and showing little sign of letting up since then, the square shower head has become more available and in many different styles. Unsurprisingly, prices may vary quite a lot depending on what particular brand name you buy, how large the unit is, how many nozzles it has and where you [...]
Swimming Pool Filter Parts, Types and Uses
Pool filters come in many shapes, sizes and types, but they all serve the same purpose: To keep your swimming pool clean and ready for some fun in the sun. However, from time to time filters will get clogged and work far less efficiently at removing all the junk that you don’t want floating around [...]
The Salt Free Water Softener: Inform Yourself Before Buying!
If you have not used a water softener before, you may wonder what they do and why anyone would want to spend well over $1,000 to purchase one. First, you would need to know what “hard” water is and what are the advantages to softening it. Put simply, “hard” water is water with a lot [...]
Choosing A Replacement Pressure Washer Hose
Pressure washers are great when it comes to keeping our homes and vehicles clean, but occasionally the hoses and attachments do wear out, which means they need to be replaced. Before you head to the local hardware store, there are a few things you should know about your pressure washer and potential replacement hoses. Not [...]
Iron Filters: Here’s What You Should Know
As most may know, tap water running from well and municipal water irrigation systems contains contaminants that can be harmful to your health as well as your home appliances. One of the most common contaminants found within tap water is iron, which gives it a metallic taste and can cause irreparable damage and stains to [...]
The No Nonsense Guide to the Benefits of Drinking Water
The majority of my posts on this site focus heavily on water-related appliances, but I’ve spent very little time going over water, itself! While the topic goes about as deep as anyone would want it to, I want to focus on one specific question: ”What are the benefits of drinking water?” Most people know that [...]
What You Need To Know When Shopping For A Pressure Washer Wand
In this next installment in my pressure washer series, I want to go over the various options that are available in pressure washer wands. Many people believe that these wands only come in the form of a stick that connects to the end of a hose. While this is certainly one option, these devices come [...]
Why A Dual Shower Head Can Increase Your Comfort Tenfold
In an attempt to ramp up the comfort and quality of our bathroom at home, I hopped online and hit all the usual stores in search of some new hardware. One of the items on my list was a new high pressure shower head because up until now we have just used the one that [...]
The Portable Water Softener: What You Need To Know Before Purchasing
In my last post about water softener parts I wrote at length about the basic operation of a water softener, including a basic rundown of the process of trading sodium ions for hardness ions, as well as a description of the maintenance procedure. If you are new to this stuff, I highly recommend you read [...]
The Excell Pressure Washer: A Beginner’s Guide To Features and Operation
Since my recent posts on pressure washer nozzles as wella as my guide to selecting a steam pressure washer, I’ve had a few comments and requests to write about the Excell line of washers. I hadn’t heard much about this particular company since my experience with pressure washers is limited to the units that friends [...]
Shower Sets: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Like many home appliances and water-related hardware, there are a whole slew of little things to consider while you’re shopping around. Many of these factors are easy to forget when you’re in the midst of a long shopping expedition, so it helps to have someone guide you through the process, and that’s exactly what I [...]
In The Market For A Soda Dispenser? Read These Tips Before Buying!
I recently helped a friend choose and install a home soda dispenser unit to compliment his theater room. The process was a little confusing, especially considering all the products to choose from and dense technical information to take in. After about a month of research, we were finally comfortable enough to move forward and choose [...]
The Ultimate Guide To Selecting Indoor Floor Fountains
An indoor water fountain can be a fantastic investment, adding a little bit of personality to an otherwise dull space, whether it be commercial or residential. However, a poorly chosen fountain can be an eyesore, lending a “tacky” or gaudy look and actually distracting visitors from forming a positive aesthetic association with the room. This [...]
A Guide to Water Softener Parts and Maintenance
With more and more people turning to the “DIY” mentality to get things done at home, there’s an increased need for beginner’s guides to the operation of many common, household items. The water softener is no exception, especially considering that many people are initially scared away by its seemingly complex series of parts. If you [...]
Hiking Water Filters: Important Features And Alternative Filtration Products
If you are a seasoned hiker or someone that’s just getting started, one major issue is the quality of the water that you have access to on your trips. If you’re just taking a one or two day trip, you might be able to get away with a simple setup involving a cooler with bottled [...]
The Titan Water Heater: Worthwhile or Too Good To Be True?
At the time of this writing, very few people in America are thinking much if at all about the coming winter season, but if your water heater is showing its age then it might be wise to research replacements now to ensure that don’t have to take cold showers in December (I’ve been there, and [...]
Sunbeam Water Cooler Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank and Cooling Compartment
I’ve been getting a massive amount of questions through email as well as search queries on the site regarding water dispenser maintenance, specifically information relating to Sunbeam units. This sort of maintenance is incredibly important if you want your cooler to provide you with all the benefits of drinking water without having to constantly replace [...]
Purchasing a Bottle Fridge? Here’s What You Need To Know Before Buying
Most people who get into wine only do so to the point where they may have a few good bottles around at any one time. However, some people reach beyond this hobbyist level of wine appreciation, accumulating and collecting multiple bottles that need to be stored at the perfect temperature, aging for a considerable length [...]
3 Essential Features To Look For In A Water Vacuum
Introduction to the Water Vacuum Generally speaking, a water vacuum acts as an alternative to the traditional vacuum cleaner that many of us grew up with. While the older units used bags for containing dust particles, water vacuums choose instead to trap these undesirable contaminants under water, sealed in a plastic container that can later [...]
The Essential Guide To Buying and Using A Whirlpool Ice Maker
Although there are many other competitors in the market, Whirlpool has made quite a name for itself as an appliance company. During my days working in the industry (before this blog), my colleagues and I tracked the company’s innovations with great interest, and they haven’t shown any signs of letting up. One appliance category that [...]
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About the Author
After spending many years working in the appliance industry, Miranda Johansen now spends her time testing and reviewing water-related products for the home and office. Please feel free to contact her through the form in the top menu!