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| My Frugal Life: Saving Money and Water
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 I have lived a frugal life all my life. I am 1 of 11 children so we had to learn to save almost everything from food scraps to water saving. Now I have 4 children. Every summer, I place a bucket in the shower so we can still water my plants.
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| Posted on: 11/18/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Hot Water Could Cause Kidney Stones in Pets
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In speaking to my Veterinarian, she said that the minerals from the hot water tank would cause kidney stones and not to give water from the hot water tank to the pets.
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| Posted on: 10/21/2009 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Desert Gardening Tips
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I live in the desert Southwest and it was costing and arm and a leg to water my plants even though we have no lawn and plant desert adapted versions of plants. Trying to water sparingly just killed plants and made the survivors look droopy.
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| Posted on: 07/07/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Water Plants With Leftover Ice
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When watering indoor plants, try using ice cubes instead of water. They melt slowly, letting the soil absorb it better. This may not work for all plants, test first.
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| Posted on: 06/23/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Water When Washing Your Car
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Here in Central Florida, we are currently under a "Level 4" watering ban which bans people from home car washing. We cleaned our 2006 Honda Accord using approx. 3/4 of a gallon of water, two old soft bath towels, and maybe 45 minutes of our time.
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| Posted on: 05/28/2009 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Put a Brick in Your Toilet Tank
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To save water when flushing your toilet, remove the tank lid and put a brick into the tank. This replaces some of the water that would normally go down the drain. In time you will notice a slight reduction in your water bill depending on use.
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| Posted on: 03/27/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| A Gallon of Water Shower
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Have you ever not had hot water one morning and wanted to take a shower? All you need to do is heat up a 1/2 gallon of water in a good sized pot or tea kettle. You need an empty and clean one gallon milk jug with the type of lid that screws on and not snaps on.
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| Posted on: 01/23/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Fill Watering Cans When Waiting for Hot Water
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We have an instant on demand water heater, so while waiting for the cold water to run out of the pipes, instead of just letting it run, I put my flower watering pots on the counter and fill them until the water gets hot.
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| Posted on: 01/22/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Turn Shower Off When Lathering
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Get wet first when showering, and then turn the shower off. Clean body all over, and turn the shower back on to rinse and remove soap. I use a lot less water this way.
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| Posted on: 11/07/2008 | 8 Feedback(s) |
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| Be Cautious Using Water from Dehumidifiers
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This is in regard to a tip I read several weeks ago. A reader said she uses the water from her dehumidifier for the birds. My dehumidifier has a WARNING: DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, IT MAY MAKE YOU ILL. I am sure the same would be for birds or any animals.
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| Posted on: 08/27/2008 | 5 Feedback(s) |
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