Water Conservation Tips

How often do you use your basement? If you have a finished basement, you may use it daily to sit and watch TV or work on hobbies. Many homeowners, even those whose basements are finished, only use that space for laundry or a guest room. It may be days or even weeks between trips downstairs. If your basement is unfinished, it is likely that you only use it for storage. You may be keeping items down there that are valuable...

Cutting back on our water consumption is important. Although the earth is covered with water, only a very small percentage of that water is fresh and usable. While our intentions are good, following through can be tricky. Nobody wants to take a three-minute shower to save water. The key to making water conservation efforts pay off is to make them easy and doable. One painless way to save water is through your choice of plumbing fixtures. A simple upgrade to...

Why is it Important to Save Water? This summer, as you are filling the swimming pool, watering the lawn, and adding ice cubes to your drink, you may realize how much water we actually use every day. This consumption affects the supply of fresh, usable water that is available for our use, and it affects our water bill every month. If you want to cut down on your water use either to help the environment or to save money (or...

Caring for your plumbing is an important part of your regular home maintenance. Spending just a little bit of time each month checking on your plumbing system can help you to prevent major plumbing disasters and big expenses later on. Taking a few simple steps of preventive maintenance can go a long way toward avoiding bigger problems. Preventive Maintenance - Steps to Take Familiarize yourself with your Plumbing SystemFirst, you need to familiarize yourself with your home's plumbing system. Take...

As a homeowner, it is important that you know at least the basics about your plumbing system. Some rudimentary knowledge of your plumbing system will allow you to make basic repairs on your own instead of having to call a plumber. It can also help you to avoid costly problems in the future. Familiarize Yourself with the Layout of Your Plumbing In order to get comfortable with your home plumbing system, you first need to familiarize yourself with the layout...