Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for and treat them.

An international research group has proposed a low-cost testing methodology for solar water pumping systems that can reportedly improve water access in developing countries. The novel approach enables ...

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Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Nanoporous membranes with atomic-scale holes smaller than one-billionth of a meter have powerful potential for decontaminating polluted water, pulling valuable metal ions from the water, or for ...

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