Water softener costs vary widely depending on the size and make of the softener, but expect to pay between $2,000 and $2,500 for a typical system, including installation.

If you have a water softener that isn't, well, softening your water, it might be time to clean your brine tank. Here's why it's important and how to do it.

Acting on a complaint by Cargill Inc., a national advertising self-regulatory group Thursday recommended that Morton Salt discontinue certain advertising claims for water-softening pellets ...

There are softening systems that do not use salt, but your low-end softener will use salt pellets. ... Project: Install a water softener. Cost: $450 or more. Time: 2-4 hours.