Although it won't save as much water as a low-flow toilet, it is a cheap and easy way to conserve some water. Either seal two bricks in a plastic bag or use a plastic bottle filled with sand. Place either in to the tank. The extra weight will cause the tank to fill up faster and … [Read more...] about Reduce up to 1/2 gallon per toilet flush by placing a brick in the tank
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Take 3-minute showers to save hundreds of gallons
The ideal amount of time to spend in the shower is three minutes, which is a short but adequate amount of time for sudsing and rinsing and will save hundreds of gallons of water per year. If you need to take longer, switch off the water while shampooing hair and sudsing up your … [Read more...] about Take 3-minute showers to save hundreds of gallons
Inspect and fix or replace leaky pipes
Leaky pipes will mean a waste of water and a drain on your bank account. If a leaky pipe can be taped or fixed, great. If it's too difficult, call the plumber before a simple leak becomes a costly problem.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Inspect and fix or replace leaky pipes
Test for leaks with food coloring in the toilet tank
Put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank. If you see color in the bowl 15 minutes later, it's time to fix it yourself or call the plumber.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Test for leaks with food coloring in the toilet tank
Monitor kids’ water usage
Kids should be taught the importance of not wasting water from an early age. Teach them simple things like not leaving the water running when brushing their teeth. For water-based outdoor fun, use a bucket instead of the faucet for filling water guns, and limit the filling of … [Read more...] about Monitor kids’ water usage