I think the water is really hard in my area. Faucets don't last long and have buildup (Lime, sediment?) so that I have to frequently clean them out. The water diverter in my shower gets harder and harder to pull and the one I have now is only a year old and will need replacing soon. My Kitchen faucet (Moen) is less than ten years old and has a dripping handle. My Hot Water Heater (Rheem) just went bad after about 7 years. I know stuff isn't made like it use to be, but I'm wondering if the hard water is contributing, and should I look into a whole house water softening system? I'm worried that it'll be just another thing to fix and maintain.