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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...]