Getting a drink of water in rural Kenya might mean a six-mile walk to a well. But a new kit for a DIY water filter makes it possible to cheaply purify polluted water from nearby sources instead. Most ...

If you're a backpacker you need a reliable yet lightweight method for purifying and filtering water in the wild. Most commercial methods are either bulky and heavy or need supplies such as salt and/or ...

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FLINT, Mich. — If you want to see firsthand how Flint's water crisis has affected its people, you need to understand the lengths residents have gone to keep themselves from getting poisoned. For ...

Water System Store, a pioneering DIY water filtration tools and systems provider, is proud to announce the celebration of its 6-month anniversary since its inception. Founded by Jeff Ingham, the ...

Construct this simple solar still DIY project. Once you learn how to make a solar water distiller, you’ll never need to buy distilled water again! Make your own distilled water from stream or lake ...

If it seems like it takes forever for your water to heat up when you turn it on, you might be worried you have a big problem with your water heater. Before you call in a repair professional, however, ...