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Have an older shower head? You can save up to 7.5 gallons of water per minute by replacing it with a newer model.

10/25/2021

Tip of the day
Take more showers than baths. You use 15-25 gallons of hot water for a bath, but less than 10 gallons during a 5-minute shower.

10/21/2021

Tip of the day
Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period.

10/19/2021

5 STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOSE BIBBS FOR WINTER
Preparing your hose bibbs for winter’s freezing temperatures isn’t terribly difficult. Here are a few simple steps that outline how to drain hose bibbs for winter and ensure the integrity of your outdoor plumbing:

1) Locate your shut-off valve. Your hose bibb’s shut-off valve will be inside your home, possibly in the basement, crawl space, or utility room.

2) Shut off the indoor valve(s). Keep in mind that if you have more than one hose bibb, each will have its own corresponding shut-off valve to close.

3) Detach your hoses. Next, you’ll need to detach your hoses from your spigots, making sure to drain them before putting them into storage.

4) Store your hoses indoors. Keeping your hoses in heated garages or basements will protect them from damage caused by freezing temperatures outside and ensure they remain in good condition.

5) Leave faucets open for the winter. Once you’ve removed the garden hoses, turn any outdoor faucets to the “on” position, leaving them open for the winter.

Once you’ve completed these five simple steps, you can rest assured that your hose bibbs will be in good shape come spring! Winterizing your hose bibbs will save you the hassle and expense of dealing with frozen pipes or busted pipes. Once you learn to winterize your outdoor spigots, it’s a breeze to complete this task each year!

05/03/2021