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Aug 06

Clever Ways To Reduce Household Water Usage

How well do you conserve water? The government's EPA estimates that the average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes, however, that cost could drop by as much as 28%. You'll save on more than just your water bill, too. You may save on District of Columbia taxes. This is because water management is often handled at the municipal level and as water usage grows, so does the need for costly investment in water treatment and … [Read more...]

Apr 09

Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment

According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home's water use. It's a statistic that reminds us how "green lawns" can be wasteful to both the environment and household budgets  -- especially with drought conditions expected and water costs rising in many U.S. municipalities. As a homeowner in DC , to help Mother Nature and your wallet, consider added a rain barrel to your home. A rain barrel is a rain-capturing system that … [Read more...]

Jul 05

This Summer, Cool Your Home For Less Money

According to ENERGY STAR®, the typical household spends close to $2,000 per year on heating and cooling, and up to $600 of those costs are a waste; the result of energy inefficiencies in every U.S. home. With the hot months of July and August ahead of us DC in , therefore, consider these simple-to-follow, cost-saving tips for keeping your home cool. None are expensive and each can yield quick results. First, convert your home's light bulbs to to CFLs. It's well-known that CFL bulbs … [Read more...]

Jun 27

How Do I Clean Up A Broken Compact Fluorescent Bulb?

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are widely praised for their energy-efficiency and relatively low price points. However, unlike traditional light bulbs, they pose a specific health risk to humans and pets. Most compact fluorescent light bulbs are loaded with mercury vapor and mercury is poisonous -- even in very small doses. And, unfortunately, sometimes light bulbs break, releasing toxins into the air. To assist homeowners in DC , the EPA published a series of CFL-handling guidelines … [Read more...]