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Water is often overlooked when poured from the sink or sprayed from the hose. Visibly, water can look extremely clear and still have many unknown chemicals floating around. To measure water quality, many are quick to jump to pH levels, dissolved oxygen, so on and so forth.  All measurements are great when identifying the overall […]

Dissolved oxygen in water seems unintuitive. We cannot breathe underwater so how can there be any oxygen there? Even though humans cannot survive underwater, aquatic life does depend heavily on the small level of dissolved oxygen in the water. This phenomenon can be observed by simply setting a glass of water on the table and

Indoor grow rooms provide multiple benefits to the grower. Namely, indoor environments increase control over the elements that aid plant growth—sunlight, air, water, and nutrients—while preventing harmful destruction from harsh weather, animals, and insects. One element of indoor gardening, whether it be traditional soil-based or a hydroponic approach, has grown in popularity recently: air. And

Growing fresh produce or aesthetically pleasing greenery will always root itself in the everyday world. Whether the goal is food, income, or showing off to friends and family, gardening and farming will effectively cover all three bases and more. The concept of soil, water, and sunshine to produce happy healthy plants is the common perception

Fork in a toaster. Electronics near a bathtub. A lightning strike near water. Do you recall being weary around these specific scenarios? At this point, it is common knowledge that these actions are unacceptable with the consequence of being electrocuted. This is due to the mediums (metal fork, water) having the ability to conduct electricity,

Most people are very familiar with their home water taste. So familiar that they cannot taste it and only notice the difference in other water sources. Descriptions like “irony” or “chemically” or “smelly” often get thrown around in water taste tests. Thankfully, most homes are very lucky to have clean water flow directly to them,

Muriatic acid has become an increasingly popular approach to maintain proper pH levels in swimming pools. Why? Because it is relatively inexpensive compared to other chemicals (running at about ten dollars per gallon depending on your favorite home supply store). Muriatic acid is truly hydrochloric acid (HCl) but a less pure and diluted version of

Hydroponic gardening raises a big question, is soil necessary? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon made quite a name for themselves by utilizing hydroponics. Anyways, most plant lovers look primarily to plants for growth, low effort, and/or a pleasing aesthetic. Soil can increase this effort and it is common to overlook the importance of soil, and

pH probes, or pH meters, are very useful tools in quickly identifying the pH of a sample. This statement often overlooks how to calibrate a pH meter, since a pH meter without calibration is practically useless. But what if typical calibration techniques and solutions are not available? This post will analyze how to calibrate a

Whether you have three green thumbs or cannot keep a succulent alive, plants need more than proper sunlight and water. The soil plays a large role in the health and wellness of a plant. Ensuring a proper soil pH will allow plants to thrive to their highest potential. In other words, this article will show