You probably know already that if there’s one skill that can tip the balance between life and death, it’s knowing how to create a water filter. Without water, we simply can’t survive and on most occasions, dirty water (orsalt water that I talked about here) will do more harm than...
Artwork: A typical jug-type water filter "converts" tapwater into cleaner drinking water using replaceable filters. Typically, each filter lasts about a month and there's a timer display on the jug that reminds you when you need to replace it. Jugs like this are made by Brita, Biocera, ...
The main thing you need to do is filter out the big stuff, and then purify the water from any lurking bacteria, germs, or other harmful things that could make you sick and do more damage than good. Filter + Purify = Drinking Water Ways to FILTER Water: Filtering is the removal of all...
A boil-water advisory or boil-water order is a public health advisory or directive given by government or health authorities to consumers when a community’s drinking water is, or could be, contaminated by pathogens. Learn how to make an emergency water filter for disaster situations out of so...
Salt interrupts the process, however, and temperatures must drop lower to overcome that interruption and for freezing to occur. But if salt needs to interact with liquid water, how does it do anything when temperatur...
Bored by the idea of drinking plain water? Experiment to find your preference – and we don’t just mean ice water or hot. Instead add a little flavour to your fluids: fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberry tops, cucumber, lemons and ginger are great options, while herbs such as...
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), is another name for the variety of substances that make up water, particularly drinking water. TDS may include both organic and inorganic components. That can be anything from molecules to small granules in size. All dissolved inorganic and organic substances are ...
9: Ceramic Water Filters This Doulton stoneware water filter, ca. 1880, was created in response to public awareness of contaminated drinking water in Britain. Today, the Royal Doulton company is better known for its fine china but still produces ceramic and carbon filters. Doulton USA Clay...
You’re likely familiar with a colon cleanse, even if you’ve never done one, but did you know a salt water flush is a simple, safe and effective way to detox the body and cleanse the colon from the comfort of your own home? It’s true. By drinking a beneficial mixture of real se...
Hard water stains and buildup are easy to remove with vinegar or hard water stain remover products that can also prevent cloudy stains and cut down on clogs.