February 5
SAVE MONEY WHEN SHOWERING
While nobody likes taking a cold shower, nobody likes watching their money flow down the drain either. For this reason, you should only allow your shower to run for a few minutes whenever you are waiting for the water to heat up. Of course, there are also ways in which you can use this shower water so as not to allow it to go to waste. Indoor water collecting allows water to be used for other things. Some of the things that it can be used for include watering your plants, giving a drink to your pets, or washing your dishes. There really is nothing wrong with this water that you are simply allowing to run down the drain because it is too cold to shower with.
There are also people who will tell you that you should take eco friendly showers. They are talking about getting in, getting wet, then shutting the water off until you are ready to rinse. Of course, this type of a shower is not for everyone. As such, you should know that there are other ways in which to restrict the amount of water you use while showering. One such way is by installing a low-flow shower head. This will help you not to waste 50 gallons of water each time you shower (18,000 gallons per year). Of course, this will help you save a great deal of money as well.
When you are keeping your heater turned down to reduce your utility bills, showers can be uncomfortable. The article Winter Showers, has ideas to make it more comfortable.
