Water samples within the device glow green when a contaminant is detected. The National Science Foundation is backing a pilot study by Northwestern University to develop and distribute water quality ...

For the cautious—or simply curious—homeowner, an at-home water testing kit may seem reassuring. But there are high levels of variability between test kits' abilities to detect potential contaminants ...

Two water departments have advised residents In Los Angeles against drinking tap water due to potential contamination concerns from the ongoing wildfires. The risk of chemicals and pathogens entering ...

Recent headlines about harmful levels of lead being discovered in everything from faucets to cookware, from cinnamon to protein powders, may feel a bit overwhelming. They may even tempt you to screen ...

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 ...

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Some Chicago-area residents will be able to test the water quality in their homes as part of a Northwestern study that will begin providing free test kits later this year. Awarded a $3 million federal ...

For the cautious -- or simply curious -- homeowner, an at-home water testing kit may seem reassuring. But there are high levels of variability between test kits' abilities to detect potential ...