A tri-flow tap is one of the best upgrades you can make when pairing it with a reverse osmosis system. Instead of a separate filter jug or a standalone drinking water tap tucked in the corner, you get hot, cold and filtered water delivered through a single elegant fixture. Here are three we supply and install at Crystal Clear Water — each one suited to a different kitchen style. At Crystal Clear Water, we connect all our tri-flow taps directly to our own reverse osmosis systems. That means...

If you've noticed a white chalky crust around your taps, a scummy film on your shower screen, or your kettle boiling slower than it used to, there's a good chance you're dealing with hard water. It's one of the most common — and most overlooked — household problems in Ireland, and it's quietly costing homeowners money every single year. In this guide we'll explain exactly what hard water is, which parts of Ireland are most affected, what it does to your home and appliances over time, and what...