Water Conservation

Smart Irrigation Controllers: Q&A with The Home Depot’s Irrigation Merchant

According to EPA WaterSense, the average American family devotes about 30% of their daily water use to outdoor purposes, and in drier climates like the Southwest, that share can climb to as high as 60%. More than half of that outdoor water goes toward watering lawns and gardens. Smart irrigation controllers can lower that. To …
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Carbon Emissions

Guide to Prepping Your Home for Vacation

Heading out for vacation is exciting, but an unprepared home can quietly rack up energy and water costs while you’re away. It can run the HVAC harder than necessary, keep lights on with no one home or hide a slow leak that goes undetected for days. A little prep work before you leave can reduce …
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Circularity

How to Celebrate Earth Month at Home

Earth Month is the perfect time to take simple action right where you live. You do not need a full renovation to make a difference. A few small projects can help support wildlife, reduce waste and conserve water while creating lasting habits at home. These easy, family-friendly activities can be completed in a day or …
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Carbon Emissions

Refresh by Room: Upgrade Your Bathroom with Purpose

The bathroom is one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. It’s also one of the biggest sources of indoor water use. From showers and toilets to daily sink use, small upgrades in this space can have a measurable impact on water consumption, durability and indoor comfort. A bathroom refresh does not require a full …
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Water Conservation

How to Detect and Fix Water Leaks

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year nationwide according to EPA WaterSense® . The average household can waste more than 10,000 gallons per year from leaks alone. That is enough water to wash hundreds of loads of laundry. Beyond higher utility bills, leaks can also lead to structural damage, mold growth …
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Water Conservation

Understanding Water Use at Home

Understanding how water is used throughout your home is the first step toward meaningful savings. The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home, and roughly 70% of that use occurs indoors, according to EPA WaterSense® . Here are some key ways to reduce water usage in and outside …
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Water Conservation

At-Home Habits for Better Water Quality

From fixing leaks to choosing the right detergent, simple actions add up to a healthier water future. August is National Water Quality Month, a time to acknowledge the significance of clean, safe water for drinking, recreation, the environment and the future. The health of our water systems is influenced by many small actions, particularly those …
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Water Conservation

Smarter Watering: How Rain Bird Is Helping Conserve Water with Smart Irrigation

As temperatures rise, and lawns green up across the country, outdoor water use surges, especially in spring and summer when irrigation systems kick into gear. For many homeowners, watering the yard is second nature. But in a world where climate patterns are shifting, and resources are under pressure, it’s time to rethink how we manage …
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