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How to Save Water

Although we may not always realize it, water is a finite resource. Although this may be hard to believe when we turn on the tap and find a rushing flow of water coming out at our demand, but it is true. Experts fear that with a population growth and climate changes, water may become more scarce than we can dream. Even if you are not worried about water shortages, consider this. Water takes energy. When it is through electric pumps that pump the water to you or through water treatment systems, there is energy expended every time you do turn … Continue reading →

Save Water with A Faucet Aerator

Here is another little secret to saving water. Use a faucet aerator, and you will cut down on your water usage without noticing any changes in water pressure. A faucet aerator is a small device that attaches to individual faucets throughout your house. You can put a faucet aerator on one faucet or on all of your faucets. It all depends on your needs, although obviously, you will get the most savings if you install the most faucet aerators. The way a faucet aerator works is by reducing the water flow that comes out of the faucet by essentially mixing … Continue reading →

How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (2)

In a previous post, How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (1), I shared some of the more..um..let’s say extreme ideas that people practice to be frugal. Some of the ideas I have tried myself or modified for my family, while other ideas are too extreme for me. I judge not. I think that every frugal person has to find what works for her family, and some of these ideas may just inspire you. Collect the rain water off of your roof in a barrel and use it to wash your clothes. I wonder about this one. How clean … Continue reading →

How Far Will You Go to Be Frugal? (1)

Do you know someone who is extremely frugal? From using coupons on groceries to raising chickens in the city for free eggs, a frugal person has to find her own level of frugality. Here are some of the more extreme ways I have heard about, when it comes to being frugal. Some of these ideas may just leave you shaking your head and thinking, “There is no way I would do that!” Or, you may just be inspired by some of the things people do to be frugal. Either way, this is going to be fun. Rather than letting your … Continue reading →