There’s never a good time for a washing machine to stop working. It’s one of those appliances you don’t fully appreciate until the moment it decides to throw in the towel—pun intended. Suddenly, there’s a mountain of laundry staring back at you, and the...

If you’ve lived on Long Island for a while, you’ve probably heard neighbors mention the taste of their tap water, or maybe you’ve noticed mineral build-up on faucets and dishes. Water is such a small part of our daily lives that it often goes...