Don't let your money go down the drain

Today's go green tip is an interesting one.  Not sure if you have a leak in your toilet?  Remove the lid to the tank and put in several drops of food coloring (something dark like red, blue, or green).  Wait 20-30 minutes.  If the water in the toilet bowl remains clear, you don't have a leak.  This is a great way to stop letting your water and money go down the drain.

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Do you need a cold shower?

Trying to cut back on your power and water bills this summer?  Consider going green by lowering the temperature on your water heater* to 120.  Doing so will help decrease your power bill since the water heater will be using less power to heat the water.  You will also most likely save on your water bill because you will be less likely to stay in a cooler shower.  Shorter, cooler showers=more money saved.  AND, you won't have to turn your AC down when you're getting ready because you won't be warm from your shower.  Think about it people...


According to www.energysavers.gov, "Reducing your water temperature to 120ºF also slows mineral buildup and corrosion in your water heater and pipes. This helps your water heater last longer and operate at its maximum efficiency."


For more information, go to http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13090.  *Always make sure to consult the manual for your water heater before attempting to lower the temperature on it.  

Go green this Memorial Day!

Happy Monday friends!  Check out my video for today's go green tips: