Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is hard water? Hard water is the type of water that has high mineral content (in contrast with soft water). Hard water minerals primarily... Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2025 | 10:30
Daniel and Charlie Kuperus of Tire King in Sussex, N.J. Six Reasons Locals Are Choosing to Re-Tire with Tire King In 1987, Charlie Kuperus opened Tire King at 11 Lower Unionville Road in Sussex, NJ. Two decades later, in 2007, his son... Sponsored Content 08 Jul 2025 | 01:37
One of many water features to see during this year’s Water Garden & Pond Tour, hosted by Garden State Koi. Tickets Now Available: Water Garden & Pond Tour July 19 Garden State Koi’s much-anticipated Water Garden & Pond Tour returns Saturday, July 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. The one-day-event... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2025 | 05:59
One among many fire pits that Athenia Mason Supply offers. From flames to flavor: Athenia’s outdoor living experts share their favorite fire pit recipes As the sun sets and the evening breeze rolls in, nothing captures the magic of summer like gathering around a crackling fire.... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2025 | 01:13
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is meant by scaling or fouling? Fouling refers to the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces, most often in an aquatic environment. The fouling... Sponsored Content 20 Jun 2025 | 01:05
A swimmable pond is one of five different water features guests can visit during Garden State Koi’s pond tour. Photo provided. ‘Swim with the Fish’ pond tour set for June 21 Garden State Koi is inviting the public to experience the beauty and serenity of backyard water features at its Water Feature... Sponsored Content 17 Jun 2025 | 04:18
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: What is ion exchange? Ion exchange is an exchange of ions between two electrolytes or between an electrolyte solution and a complex. In most cases... Sponsored Content 12 Jun 2025 | 02:09
VNA supports homebound seniors and those who serve as their family caregivers. Free and reduced-cost services may be available to those who qualify. VNA Helps Family Caregivers Caring for an elderly parent, spouse or another loved one is an act of devotion that can be rewarding and strengthen family... Sponsored Content 09 Jun 2025 | 04:01
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: When do the resins in the softener tank need to be changed? With the proper pretreatment and maintenance, the average water softener will not need its resins replaced in its lifetime... Sponsored Content 30 May 2025 | 12:45
A Big Dill: 4 Reasons to Join the Y’s Pickleball Craze Pickleball has taken Sussex County by storm — and the YMCA is serving up the ultimate way to play. Whether you’ve never picked... Sponsored Content 28 May 2025 | 02:07
Local pond experts help families reconnect with nature In a world of screens and schedules, there’s something refreshingly simple—and deeply magical—about a backyard pond. For families... Sponsored Content 23 May 2025 | 01:32
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: How much salt should my softener use? 1. An average softener with 1 cu. ft. of resins (30,000 grain, 10 ” x 44 ” tank) should use about 6-8 lbs. per regeneration... Sponsored Content 22 May 2025 | 12:39
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: I have a Water Softener, but I still have odor in my water. Why is that? Water softeners do not remove most taste and odor problems (although they can remove the metallic taste of iron in water).... Sponsored Content 08 May 2025 | 10:06
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: I have very hard water and high Iron. What kind of softener do I need? To offer a proper and accurate recommendation for any system(s) needed to correct your water problems, we need current and... Sponsored Content 30 Apr 2025 | 02:55
Andy Ball Water Expert Andy Ball: How Can I find out what is in my water...or where can I have My Water Tested? If you have public water, simply contact the office where you pay your water bill. They should have current water testing... Sponsored Content 23 Apr 2025 | 02:40
