Monthly Archives: August 2009

Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. Saves 150 gallons each time. For a two-car family that’s up to 1,200 gallons a month. Run only full … Continue reading →

“Sweating”pipes and plumbing fixtures in summer time or during seasonal changes are often not a sign of faulty plumbing. Condensation of water vapor in the air, forms beads of moisture in warm weather on exposed pipes and fixtures containing cold … Continue reading →

Sink stoppages are often caused by liquid fats. Water cools as it goes to the main sewer and leaves fatty deposits along the way. Make a habit of pouring excess grease into a tin can and throw it out with … Continue reading →