Here are some simple tips for saving water, gas and (as a bonus!) money. If you're lucky enough to be building a new home, you can start with a more energy efficient home by installing 90% efficient furnaces, blown-in or fiberglass insulation, and Energy Star Appliances, among other things. McArthur Homes offers a wide range of green-friendly products for your new home in our Personal Selections Catalog, available online.
If you're already in your new home or you own an older home, here are some things you can do to save water and lower your bills:
- Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
- Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
- Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
- Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.
- Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
- Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking wastes gasoline. You can lower your highway gas mileage by 33% and city mileage by 5%!
- Replace clogged air filters to improve gas mileage by as much as 10% and protect your engine.
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