newtosd, To achieve success treating problem water one gets the results of a comprehensive water test and THEN selects and sizes the equipment based on those results, plumbing requirements, and water usage... not the other way around. When treating well water it is ALWAYS advisable to have the water tested by a certified lab and not to rely on quickie water tests from Sears or a water softener company that won't be as accurate (and possibly not as competent) as from a certified independent lab. When you have the results of a comprehensive water test then we can speak intelligently to your water treatment needs. You'd also be wise to get at least two other water treatment companies in there to quote you. Make sure you include at least one local independent water treatment pro because Culligan may be over-selling you.

I don't want my caps back, I want a different name. Way back in the 90s when I first signed up, I wanted Jodi_SoCal but there was a regular here named Joy_SoCal and I didn't want people to get confused so I went with the longer Jodi_in_So_Calif. Logging in is a chore with all the underscores and words, especially on my iPhone, but at least I don't have to worry about caps. :-) Jodi-

Well - I just had one -- and while I did spend some time in the 'library' - I was told to use Miralax & ducalax [not spelled correctly I know] tablets. Not eating is the hard part... but I could have jello, popsicles, etc. Just no red/purple dye in items.. The more water/liquid you drink is to help keep you hydrated. My appt was at noon [ok - check in time] The test only took 20 minutes - I'm in the 'pink' .. DH took me to Wendys for a chicken wrap & baked potato and then I went home & took a nap... I was 'sorta' sedated - but not entirely 'out' If your prep is like mine - try to get a mid-day appointment so you aren't up at 2.30am drinking the 2nd batch. They want you 'clear' by 2 hours prior to the appointment. Hoping for a good 'outome' like mine!!

It's me gr8day! I had to add GW because imagine, someone already had gr8day : / I was worried I wouldn't see familiar names again! I think this is a great marriage and will add an infusion of excitement with the addition of houzz. So many times I have turned to houzz for inspiration and visual help and then to GW for advice. Now we can have both in one place.