On a trip to India as a design student, Dutch product designer Olivier de Gruijter noticed the ubiquity of jerricans (sometimes called jerry cans), plastic or metal containers used to lug water from ...

More microplastics and forever chemicals are popping up in our drinking water. As a public health expert, I rounded up seven ...

Not everyone lives in a place where tap water is safe or pleasant to drink — maybe there's an odor or you have old pipes and are concerned about contaminants. There are many methods to filter your ...

If you plan on venturing out into the wilderness for a hike or camping trip, it’s a great idea to bring along a portable water filter. These handy contraptions allow you to transform murky river and ...

When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water filter to ensure access to safe, clean water. A functional water filter (and often a water purifier , too) can’t be missed on a ...

When I first heard about PurTrek mashing together trekking poles and a water filter into one product, I was intrigued. I'm a big fan of efficiency and having a water filter always at hand when hiking ...

A home water filtration system is a device or set of devices that helps remove harmful chemicals and germs from the water in your home. Depending on the type of filter, it can improve the safety, ...

Biochar made from corn cobs can remove microplastics and ammonia from water, offering a low-cost, reusable filter made from ...

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, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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