Eco-Conscious Bathroom Remodeling Tips
When deciding to go ahead on a bathroom remodeling project, one of the most important aspects is the initial design phase. It is most commonly accepted that you can save money on the labor and materials. One area, that is often not considered, however, is the installation of eco-friendly ideas. Not only do you save money on the eco-friendly fittings but also on the energy saved. This also has a benefit to the environment.
It pays, nowadays, to be careful with our energy usage, not only to put some extra money in our pockets but also to help protect our limited natural resources. Most of the latest eco-friendly designs are often a little more expensive but you will often find that many governments now run various initiatives. These can provide grants to supplement the costs of these items which may make them cheaper then the non eco-friendly alternatives.
One significant area that we can make a difference in is our water usage. Some of the more obvious ways include spending less time under the shower. There are, however, various plumbing fixtures that can be bought and incorporated into the bathroom remodeling ideas to help with reducing water use. We will look at some of the ways of minimizing energy use yet helping protect the environment.
Low Flushing Toilets: The American Water Works Association estimates that a single person uses around twenty gallons of water per day with flushing. Low flush and dual flush toilets can help reduce this amount by a half.
Low Flow Shower Head: You can test your current shower head by running it for a full two minutes, allowing the water to collect into a five gallon bucket. If the water should overflow during this time than your head is not a low flow type. A normal shower will use around thirteen gallons of water which can be significantly reduced by using a low flow shower head.
Water Heating: Most of the time you do not need to be running your heater all day. Switching off at night will save a considerable amount of energy and money over the period of a year. To make things easier you could install and automatic timer.
Overall, just a few simple steps can help bring your bathroom up to date, help you save money and also contribute to helping the environment.
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