Kitchen

Removing Water Deposits Q. I'm looking for advice on removing soft-water deposits from faucets and fixtures.  Vinegar works great for hard water, but I recently moved to a home with a water softener, and found that vinegar does nothing for soft water deposits.  Thanks.  Deborah A.  Try a product called CLR -- it is wonderful! 

Water Conservation A few months ago someone asked me whether it was more economic to wash dishes by hand or to use the dishwasher.  The best answer I can come up with is...it depends on your family and how many dishes you have and what kind of dishwasher you use. A typical dishwasher uses between