Water filters come in a wide range of styles, but carbon water filters are by far the most common. Activated carbon is added to all kinds of water filtration systems in various forms — most often g...

  Got a bit of an outdoors itch? Hiking is the best way to see all of America’s natural splendors, from the expansive, mountainous terrain of the West to the pine-peppered hills of the Catskills. E...

Tips for Winter-Proofing Your Home

Phil McNamara

Whether we like it or not, winter is coming fast, and with it comes drafty air, the risk of frozen pipes, and sky-high energy bills. There are a few things you can do around the house to ensure tha...

A properly running automatic ice maker equals fresh, on-demand ice anytime you need it. But, like any other appliance in your home, it requires a little bit of periodic maintenance to ensure that a...

You’ve probably heard of the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and lemon cleanse and swigging a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every morning for a major health boost, but there’s a new easy-to-make h...

Who says playing with your water can’t be fun? These awesome science experiments teach kids the importance of clean drinking water and help them understand just how natural filtration systems work....