Did you know going green saves you green?

Fixing leaky faucets and tightening loose plumbing joints alone can save more than 15 gallons of water per leak per day.

Optimize utility of appliances.  Make sure your dishwasher and washing machine are not half empty (or half full).  Fill them all the way before running through a cycle.

Make simple adjustments.  Switching to water-saving shower heads and faucets saves over 600 gallons of water each month.  Shaving even one minute off of your total shower time can make hundreds of gallons of difference per month.  Consider an electric razor.  Don’t forget to turn the water off while you brush your teeth either.

With energy costs rising faster than the summer heat, it’s time to put your money where your water is, that is if you want to save money in the long run. The problem with conventional water heaters, according to Steve Jusseaume, owner of Ben Franklin Plumbing in Denver, Colorado, is that water needs-particularly household hot water needs, are not constant, but fluctuate every day. If your home is served by a traditional water heater, that means that a lot of water is being constantly heated even at times its not needed. Jusseaume installs goHot^TM systems that heat your residential water as needed.

Ben Franklin’s goHot system turns on and off as needed. It reduces your energy use and you’ll begin to see the savings immediately, says Jesseaume, who has installed goHot systems citywide.
Reduce waste. Anytime you can use a dust mop on your hardwood floor or a broom in your garage, try that before going straight for the water bucket or hose.  If you kill a spider simply throw it in the trash instead of using a full flush of toilet water.  And don’t let that water go to waste when you are waiting for the water to run hot.  Save it for plants, ice cube trays or other needs that room-temperature water can quench.

Everyone knows the lawn needs nourishment, but make sure you are not over-watering it and above all, make sure the sprinkler heads are well-positioned by a professional in order to avoid sidewalk spill.

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