New educational site helps homeowners diagnose hard water first, then compare SpringWell salt-based softeners, ...

Hard water in many parts of Florida is a common problem. Minerals like calcium and magnesium can accumulate in pipes, eventually corroding appliances and leaving stubborn white stains on fixtures.

The best water softeners work by either removing heavy minerals from the water using a process called ion exchange or by neutralizing these minerals so they cannot bind together. Traditional ...