First Flush Diverters for Rainwater Systems: What They Do and When to Use One
First flush diverters capture the dirty initial runoff from your roof before it reaches your rainwater tank. Here is how they work,…
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Long-term home upgrades that keep paying back, rain barrels, greywater basics, smart water devices, eco plumbing, water-efficient appliances, and the planning that ties them together.
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Hot Water Recirculation Pumps: When They Pay Off and When They Do Not
A hot water recirculation pump can shave gallons off the daily wait for warm water, but the math depends on pipe layout,…
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Building a Maintenance Routine That Keeps Your Water-Saving Gear Working
A home full of water-efficient fixtures, smart controls, and conservation systems only delivers its promised savings if the systems are maintained. The…
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Leak Detection Systems for People Who Travel Often
The worst plumbing nightmare for any homeowner is the slow leak that runs unattended while the family is on vacation. A pipe…
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The Hybrid Approach to Greywater: Just Enough, Just for the Garden
Full-house greywater systems are impressive engineering. They route bathroom and laundry water through filtration, treatment, and storage tanks to be reused for…
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A Ten-Year Plan for Quietly Modernizing Your Home’s Water Use
Home water systems aren't designed to be replaced all at once. Most fixtures and appliances have lifespans of 10 to 25 years.…
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Mapping a Whole-Home Conservation System That Doesn’t Get Overwhelming
The temptation when getting serious about residential water conservation is to try to do everything at once, replace all the toilets, install…
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Designing a Sustainable Bathroom From the Pipes Up
If you're renovating a bathroom or building a new one, you have a rare opportunity to design water efficiency into the room…
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Smart Water Monitors: What They Actually Tell You
Smart water monitors have followed a similar trajectory to smart thermostats and smart irrigation controllers, early generations were clunky and disappointing, current…