Home Swimming Pools: A Care and Maintenance Guide

Home Swimming Pools: A Care and Maintenance Guide

Why You Should Install a Home Drinking Water System at Your Self-Sufficient Homestead

Ruben Franklin

When building a self-sufficient homestead, there are a lot of considerations that you have to think about. You might have already brought power and water to your property, and you might have started growing your garden and raising livestock. You might not have installed a home drinking water system yet, though. In fact, you might not have even thought about installing one of these systems. Consider installing one on your homestead for these reasons and more.

Make Sure You Have Safe Water on Your Homestead

You might have installed a well on your homestead. Having one of these forms of water can be a good thing since you don't have to worry about relying on a municipal water company to provide you, your family, and any animals with necessary water. Plus, it can save you a lot of money in the long run, since you won't have to worry about paying a monthly water bill.

However, the problem with using a well is that you can't quite guarantee the water quality. Unlike when you get water through a county or city water supplier, your water will not be tested unless you test it. Of course, you should have your well water tested at least once a year, and you should do it more frequently if you think there is a problem. In the meantime, though, you can help ensure that your family's water is safe, clean, and delicious by installing a home drinking water system.

Avoid Having to Hire a Plumber

You might have done a lot of the work on your homestead yourself, and you might not want to hire anyone to assist you with your homestead. However, if you don't take good care of your plumbing, you might end up having to hire a plumber. By installing a water treatment system, you can prevent your plumbing from being clogged by minerals and other contaminants. This means that you might not have to call a plumber as often.

Enjoy Easy Care of Your Home Drinking Water System

You might be concerned that the installation of a home drinking water system will mean that you will have to hire a professional to come out and maintain and repair your system. As someone who is trying to build a self-sufficient homestead, you might not want to have to rely on others in this way, at least not more than necessary. Luckily, though, many home drinking water systems are surprisingly easy to maintain.

Learn more about drinking water systems by contacting companies like Oxley Softwater Co.


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Home Swimming Pools: A Care and Maintenance Guide

As a teenager, I joined my local swim team and soon became a champion swimmer. I have been swimming my entire life, and my love for water pushed me to purchase a home with a large in-ground pool. Strangely enough, after years of swimming I had no idea how to take care of the pool. I knew that I needed to add chemicals to get rid of potentially dangerous bacteria, and I also knew that chemicals kept algae at bay. I didn't know how to choose from hydrogen peroxide, salt, or chlorine additives. I definitely had no idea about shock, and I didn't know how many chemicals to add. After some trial and error, a very green pool, and a necessary draining, I figured it out. I have compiled for you a number of blogs and resources so you do not have to make costly mistakes like me.

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