Who would have guessed that much water could drip from my leaky faucet or toilet. The EPA estimates that a leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year. A leaky toilet can waste more than 200 gallons of water a day!
I don’t know if I’m ready for this but the fact that the Rainwater Pillow exists and that it was recognized at one of The TOP 5 Green Building Products for Homes at GreenBuild 2009 just shows you where the eco home retrofitting movement is going. Essentially this is a system to capture rainwater from your roof and its [...]
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 13%–17% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or buy a new, more efficient model.