This last week I was at the ACI conference & spotted this booth from ShowerStart talking about an easy to use water saving product for showers & shoot they even tout their WaterSense® label. Needless to say I was slightly intrigued & stopped in to ask about it. Instead of a traditional recirculating/ recycler system […]
Fix a Leak Week Reminder
This is the EPA’s 6th Fix a Leak Week program & since it’s inception they have chosen March to time to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Unlike past years where we delved into a specific area or aspect, I am simply going to share with you their fact sheet. The […]
Fix a Leak with the WaterSense Program
This week happens to be the EPA’s 5th annual “Fix a Leak” week which we have covered before. Instead of focusing on unintentional water leaks this year we wanted to focus on one of the biggest intentional ones & that is your hot water faucets & showers. Ironically most people don’t realize how much they […]
Fix a Leak Week: A Recap of Resources & a Rant
This week happens to be the 4th annual Fix a Leak Week where everyone is reminded to check for leaks around their home & get them repaired. If you consider that just one faucet that drips once every other second costs you 1,041 gallons of water a year you can easily see how the numbers […]
Blog Action Day 2010: Water
Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking a global discussion and driving collective action. This year’s topic is water & at this moment, over 4,700 bloggers in 134 different countries have […]
Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?
Going green with a kitchen remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your kitchen remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it can create a healthier environment for you and others, while helping you save money on your utility bills. You may also qualify for some […]
Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?
Going green with a bathroom remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your bathroom remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it can create a healthier environment for you and others, while helping you save money on your utility bills. You may also qualify for some […]
Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 2
Below are a few money saving tips & tricks that most everyone can do to help reduce their electrical & water usage. Some of these items fall in the […]