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Add a Rain Gauge to Your Sprinkler System
In August, we had a sprinkler system installed, as the first step in completely re-doing our front yard. Our one small change for August is that handyman hubby added this do-hickey: For an extra $35 and 5 minutes of Craig’s time, this little guy is now wired into our control box. When it rains more than 3/8 of an inch, the sensor disables our sprinkler system for 24 hours. It saves water, and money! Craig said … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Frugal Fawn, Go Green, Spending Less
Low-Flow Shower Heads
So, what’s your gpm? GPM? Gallons Per Minute! How many gallons per minute does your shower head spit out? If you don’t know, you might want to find out. It’s likely that it’s 2.5 gallons per minute or more. That’s what our shower heads were rated at, so our One Small Change for May is to replace our shower heads with low-flow versions, which use only 1.5 gpm. I have been wanting to do this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Go Green, Spending Less
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