Did you know that the average American family uses about 400 gallons of water each day? We’ve covered some tips in the past on how to save water at home. But, it really is a family effort. If everyone in your family made one different choice each day that conserved water, think about how many…
California has already proven to be a pioneer state when it comes to big moves in energy efficiency and water conservation. One of its newest laws is taking the influence of the state one step further. Recently, California became the first state to pass a specific water law. This law limits household water use when…
The official start of summer is just around the corner. All over the country, most kids are finally out of school, and ready to start their vacation. Summer is a great time for kids to learn new things that they might not otherwise learn in a classroom. Plus, keeping your kids ‘entertained’ with different projects…
The heat is on! Summer is just around the corner, and while it’s fun to relax at the beach, splash in the pool, and enjoy an icy beverage, warm temperatures aren’t all fun and games. As the climate continually increases, droughts are becoming more common than ever before. There are certain parts of the country…
Natural disasters can be terrifying and harrowing experiences for the people involved, in more ways than one. What we don’t often think about, though, is how the aftermath of these disasters can continue to affect people. One of the major after-effects of things like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes is damage to water wells. In…
Unfortunately, droughts have been a frequent topic of conversation over the last several years. They’ve been an especially hot topic in the state of California. While it’s easy to ‘forget’ about the dangers of a drought when we’re not in one, they can be pretty scary when you’re in the middle of one! Thankfully, there…
Spring has finally sprung, and for a lot of people, that means planting beautiful gardens. Whether you’re more of a ‘stop and smell the flowers’ kind of person, or you like the gratification of a rich vegetable garden, you know how important it is to care for your plants on a daily basis. Of course,…
In a previous blog, we talked about the importance and benefits of collecting rainwater. Unfortunately, far too many people aren’t taking advantage of these great benefits because they think rainwater harvesting has to be a big, complicated operation. On a small scale, it can be as simple as gathering rainwater in a barrel and filtering…
You probably know at least one person who practices rainwater harvesting/collecting. They may have a simple system like a collection bucket in their backyard for gardening. Or, they might have a complex contraption that allows them to use their collected rainwater for multiple purposes. Whatever the case, it’s good to be curious about harvesting rainwater…
We know how important it is to save water for the environment. But, many people don’t realize that when you conserve water, you can also make a huge dent in your utility bills. So, if your motivation for helping out the planet isn’t as strong as you’d like it to be yet, use saving a…
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