Save Money on Plumbing

It's important to focus in on how we can conserve water in our daily lives. In addition to saving money on your water bill each month, water conservation also helps keep lakes, reservoirs and water tables high, reducing overall pollution in our systems.
While we’ve gone over many water saving tips here on our blog, and you can find them easily in the news these days, its always nice to have a quick checklist that can help you make sure you are doing everything you can as a homeowner. Here are 12 ways you can save water in your home.
1. Check faucets and pipes for leaks. Even a slow drip can add up to many gallons of wasted water each year.
2. Don’t use the toilet as an ashtray or for a bit of trash. Keep a trashcan in every room in the house.
3. Install water savings faucets and showerheads in every room.
4. Teach the entire family about water conservation, and begin reducing the amount of time spent in the shower.
5. Update appliances and toilets with water saving models. In 2009 and 2010 there were many rebate programs and specials on water savings appliances. 
6. Never let the water run when you’re working near the sink. Fill the sink for rinsing dishes. Turn off the water while shaving or brushing your teeth.
7. Use the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads only.
8. Keep a pitcher of cold water in the fridge to avoid letting the tap water run to cool down.
9. Consider installing a hot water circulating system to bring instant hot water to every faucet in your home.
10. Insulate your pipes. Especially with the cold weather we’ve had lately, a little insulation can help save you in many ways.
11. Put in drought resistant landscaping. Xeriscape your yard, and choose low maintenance plants.
12. Water your lawn only when it needs it. Put in a sensor on your sprinkler system, and only water when we haven’t received moisture.