If your wallet is crying, the JNW Direct 12-in-1 strips are your savior. They’re about fifteen bucks for fifty strips, which is basically the water-testing equivalent of a gas station pizza—cheap, functional, and nobody will judge you. They’ll check pH, hardness, and chlorine, but not bacteria or heavy metals.
Think of it as a “sniff test” for your water’s personality. It’s great for a quick reality check before you invite friends over for a glass of “homegrown deliciousness.”
