Water Softener Advice for Hard Water in Home Use
Reader Sandy R asks if adding a water softener is economical for water with about 4 grains hardness per gallon. The Water Quality Association notes most homes face hard water issues and outlines costs, types, and features including DI regeneration, two-tank options, bypass valves, and replacement of calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions for continuous softened water.
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James Dulley
Starcott Media Service
Sandy R. A
Water @ Quality Association
WQA
United States
Dulley.com
Color shifts drive furniture trends amid economic warns
Knight Ridder reports color guru Leatrice Eiseman says demographics and lifestyles guide color in furniture as red competes with neutrals and muted tones. Harry Potter themes and pop culture shape upcoming palettes while shipments rise 5.6 percent despite housing slowdowns and higher fuel costs.
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Knight Ridder Newspapers
High Point
N.C
Eiseman
Martha Stewart
Michael Graves
Target Stores
Furniture launches at market showcase wicker and modern designs
Ficks Reed of Cincinnati debuts two wicker and rattan collections under license to the Preservation Society of Newport, R. I. and a minimalist Mannerist line with exposed reed blocks under glass. Vanguard Furniture expands Stetson PGA Home and Kathy Ireland lines including a Read With Me denim chair for parent–child reading. Craftique adds a Biltmore Estate dining table up to 186 inches. Designer Thomas O’Brien unveils Greenwich Studio for Hickory Chair. Joe Ruggiero expands a Norwalk 16‑piece collection with sleek French‑inspired pieces.
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Ficks Reed
Cincinnati
Preservation Society
Newport
R.L
Newport Golf Club
Vanguard Furniture
Hickory
N.C
PGA Home
Kathy Ireland
E Craftique
Mebane
Biltmore
Thomas O'Brien
Greenwich
Joe Ruggiero
America
HGTV
Norwalk Furniture
Norwalk
Ohio
Carpeting stairs for safety and style
Popular Mechanics advises carpeted stairs reduce slips and noise and improve appearance for living rooms or central hallways. Choose dense pile easy to clean, avoid utility-grade carpet, consider remnants for long runners, and calculate length and width with roll-under edges and extra trimming allowances.
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