Editor’s Note: From time to time we entertain guest articles. Today’s guest article was written by Sam Peters. ++++++++++ Regardless of their water source, people want safe drinking water free from contaminates. In urban areas, consumers trust public officials to supply safe water, but in rural areas, individuals are responsible for testing their own water supply. Nevertheless, both groups want safe water at a minimum cost. Although people cannot change their water rates or supplies, … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #470 – Inside – Don’t Use Water To Defrost Frozen Food
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 470, Do Not Use Water To Defrost Frozen Food. I am as guilty of doing this as anyone. I forget to plan dinners in sufficient time, forcing me to quickly defrost food. Simply plan just a little better and just a little more in advance and you won't need to use water to … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #469 – Inside – Use Water From Boiled/Steamed Veggies as Broth
August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 469, Use Water From Boiled/Steamed Veggies As Broth. My mom is famous for doing this...as was at least one visitor to DailyHomeRenoTips.com who recommended this great water saving tip to us. Why throw that delicious high nutrient filled water down the drain? Use it to … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #468 – Inside – Use Bath Towels Multiple Times Before Washing
August 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 468, Use Bath Towels Multiple Times Before Washing. There is, typically, no need to wash bath towels after every single bath or shower. Simply hang them up to dry properly and you can use them again. Heck, if you hang them properly on towel racks (not on the floor!) … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #467 – Inside – Use Compost or Green Bin, Not Sink Garbarator
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 467, Use Compost or Green Bin, Not Sink Garbarator. These devices can be addictively convenient. There you are, near the sink and trying to put a plate in the dishwasher. It can be more convenient to simply scrape the food scraps off the plate into the sink's … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #466 – Inside – Having Everything Ready Before Starting Shower
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 466, Have Everything Ready Before Starting Your Shower. We know that you do not turn on your shower and then leave to go get your towel, shampoo, soap, etc.? Or do you? Having everything ready before you turn on the shower means you will be ready to do when the water … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #465 – Inside – Use Lettuce Spinner vs Washing Under Faucet
July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 465, Use a Lettuce Spinner vs Washing Your Lettuce Under a Faucet. Yes, you need to clean all fruits and vegetables you buy before eating them. When it comes to lettuce, use what I call a lettuce spinner. It uses just a little water to clean the amount of lettuce you place … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #464 – Inside – Know How Much Water Indoor Plant Needs
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 464, Know How Much Water Your Indoor Plants Need. Not only will you waste money by over watering indoor plants, but you will also run the risk of causing damage to them. You wouldn't water a cactus plant every day would you? Well, each plant has its own unique watering … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #463 – Inside – Match Water Level To Laundry Load
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 463, Match Water Level To Laundry Load. Always try to do only full laundry loads. Yet, if you must wash a small amount of clothes in your clothes washing machine, don't forget to reduce the amount of water used in that load. This also lets you use less detergent and … [Read more...]
Home Water Savings Tip #462 – Inside – Put Food Coloring in Toilet Tank; Leak If Into Toilet
July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Number 462, Find a Leaking Toilet By Putting Food Coloring In The Toilet Tank. Another way to find if a toilet of yours is leaking water internally is to place food coloring into the toilet's tank. If you have a really slow leak you might not hear anything. Yet, if you see food … [Read more...]
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