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The pros and cons of 7 most common water filtrations systems

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If you are reading this article then I can safely assume that you’ve done your research and know all about the many advantages of filtered water compared to municipal water. Generally speaking, there are two alternatives to unfiltered tap water - bottled waters and filtered water.  The first option is expensive and does great harm to the environment (consumption of plastic).  For the second one, you have a temporary solution and a permanent one. You can always purchase a pitcher with a filter but that gives you a limited amount of clean and safe water. If you want to provide yourself and your family with clean filtered water 24/7 and 365 days a year then a water filtration system is your best option. But which one? That’s probably the question that brought you here. In this article, we are going to take a closer look at the 7most common types of water filtration systems and discuss their pros and cons.  #1 Activated Carbon Block (ACB) Filtration The Activated Carbon Block

Design Ideas for the Most Used Spaces in Your Home

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  Getting an itch for a home renovation? Put that idea on pause for a minute and consider starting out small. Think about the spaces in your home that you spend the most time in. How are the rooms decorated? If you haven’t done a mini makeover , it might be time to think about how you can spruce up the room without knocking down walls.   Built-in bookcases Ah- The built-in bookcase. Something that receives compliments every time. But is it the built-in bookcases that are receiving all the compliments or is it the décor that is receiving all the compliments? It must be both because you can’t have one without the other!   Built-in bookcases complement any living room. Being built around a fireplace creates a dramatic statement (they are great storage space too!) The trick to decorating these bookshelves is to not overdo it with the books. Yes, they are built for books, but spacing decorative books out on each side are key! Then, shop around at some home décor stores to

Why solar shades could be perfect for your home

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Summer is upon us, and we are right in the middle, complete with all of the sunshine that comes along with it. Earlier in the summer, you may have loved that lovely kiss of warmth from the sunbeams. Fast forward to today, and there's no delicate way to say this: IT'S HOT. The sunshine is high and bright for gracing us with long, hot days, and may even prove itself to be more of a burden than a blessing for another month or longer. The sun so pretty (from inside), but can’t we get some relief already? One common obstacle that contributes to damper the summertime bliss is the intense heat and glare that makes its way through the windows and into the house. If you live in the south, the temperature is a challenge to overcome throughout the warm weather months, without even trying. That challenge remains for about six months out of the year. Don’t be fooled on the northern side of the country.   There is plenty of damage to behold, thanks to Mr. Sun, himself. Th