Household Tips

Water and Air, I would say that these two resources are vital for living, wouldn’t you? Here are some suggestions on how to make the most of your H²O and O² inside your very own home. Check your home for any leaks and fix them if you have any. An easy way to do this is by taking inventory of your water usage by looking at your water meter. Shut off the water in your home or make sure that water will not be used for a few hours. Look at the water meter reading when you shut it off and then again at the end of the time period. If there is change in your meter reading, then you likely have a leak. Take shorter showers. You’ll save water. Install a water-saving showerhead. You’ll save water. Use a cup of water when brushing your teeth, instead of running the water while you brush them. You’ll save water. Use water-based paint. A couple advantages include reducing volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions and hazardous waste generation, due to the easy cleanup, which requires only soap and water. If you have ceiling fans, make use of them because it saves money on cooling and heating, and reduces energy waste. Make sure you check your air conditioner filters for replacement. You will not only improve the efficiency of your air conditioner, prolong its life, but also reduce indoor pollution in the form of allergens.