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Leaky Faucets
Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period. |
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Low-Flow Aerators
Add low-flow aerators to threaded faucets in sinks. These inexpensive devices reduce flow rates while maintaining enough force ... |
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Low-Flow Shower
Install a low-flow shower head with a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute or less. You'll cut your bathroom water use ... |
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Make It Accessible
Here are some ideas for designing your home to be accessible to someone with a disability. In the bathroom, tilting mirrors, ... |
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Mirror Mounting
Before you hang that nice big bathroom mirror, be sure you keep these things in mind. You'll need to support the bottom edge ... |
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New Bathroom
Adding or remodeling a bathroom is one of the best ways you can increase the value of your home. Remove outdated fixtures and ... |
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On Demand Hot Water
On demand electric water heaters are installed under a kitchen or bathroom sink to provide instant hot water only when needed. ... |
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Plug Precautions
When working near a sink or bathtub always put the plug in. This will prevent any dropped screws from entering the hole. |
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Preventing Mold
Because today's new houses are built to allow less air infiltration than older homes, mold growth has become a concern. ... |
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Reappearing Mold
Places that are often or always damp can be hard to maintain completely free of mold. If there's some mold in the shower or ... |
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Scribing
When installing counter tops, scribe the the new splash guard to the wall with a compass. This will transfer an exact copy of ... |
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Toilet Detective
If you suspect your toilet is leaking, but aren't sure where, add some food coloring to the water in the tank. If you see ... |
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Unique Counter Tile
Here's a unique way to use small unmatched quantities of tile for an unusual countertop. Just break up the tiles into random ... |
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Wallpaper with Confidence
Wallpapering can involve a steep learning curve and most professionals advise starting in large rooms. Save bathrooms for ... |
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Wasteful Vents
Use kitchen, bath, and other ventilating fans wisely. Turn these fans off as soon as they are no longer needed. In about 1 ... |
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Water Heating Energy
Most people are surprised to learn that the second largest energy consumer in the home, after space conditioning, is water ... |
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Water Softeners
If hard water is a problem in your house, you will want to look into getting a water softener. The scale in your water can ... |
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Water-Saver Toilets
When you replace a toilet, install a low-consumption model or a water saver. Standard toilets use 5 to 7 gallons per flush; ... |
