The transition to lower flow toilets has been a pretty rocky one. Many people were put off by early low flow toilets that, frankly, didn’t work, and despite significant improvements in the tech, buyers have remained wary of replacing their old toilets. But many older models flush inefficiently, take forever to refill, and use tons […]
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Apr
Apr
A few days ago, my kitchen faucet started to drip. For most people, this would probably be a minor annoyance at worst. But it was dripping pretty steadily, and, in my stainless steel sink, none too quietly. Being the environmentally minded adult that I am, I put a big dutch oven under the faucet to […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom Faucets, Showers, Toilets
Go Green: Top Eco Friendly Home Improvement Projects For The New Year
31
Dec
Dec
Yesterday I mentioned that home improvement projects are making a big comeback. It’s going to be a good year to remodel, renovate, fix up, or update your home, but the common thread between all the most common projects is eco friendliness and sustainability. If you’re looking to green your home this year but aren’t quite […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Toilets
Low Flow Toilets Aren’t The Bane They Used To Be: Fancy New Tech To Help You Get With The Flow
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Oct
Oct
Over the last decade or sow, “low flow toilet” had come to be a phrase that evokes both mistrust and disdain. Because of environmental laws passed in the early ’90s, older style toilets have been phased out in favor of new, more environmentally friendly ones that use significantly less water per flush. The problem is […]