Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower feeling like there's an invisible film on your skin, or noticed chalky white spots on ...

Have you ever squinted through your glass shower doors and wondered when they became so cloudy? Hard water stains, soap scum, and everyday grime can accumulate quickly, making even the cleanest ...

You don’t have to be a scientist to know if your home has hard water. Maybe you’ve seen cloudy spots on glassware or experienced a crusted-up kitchen faucet. Maybe the film on the shower door seems ...

Many households struggle with having hard water, and noticing changes in your clothing after it comes out of the wash could signal that the mineral-filled water is starting to harm your laundry.

Have you ever squinted through your glass shower doors and wondered when they became so cloudy? Hard water stains, soap scum, and everyday grime can accumulate quickly, making even the cleanest ...