Category: Good to Know Bath
All You Need to Know About Low-Flow Toilets
Did you know toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption? According to the EPA, “Over the course of your lifetime, you will likely flush the toilet nearly 140,000 times. If you replace older, existing toilets with WaterSense labeled models, you can save nearly 13,000 gallons per year with this simpler, greener choice.”
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The Top 10 Bathroom Trends Given a Green Makeover
Did you know bathrooms are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 75% of total consumption? Clearly, it’s a vital space for incorporating sustainable design. Beyond reducing water use, consider all of the other ways you can go green in the bathroom: install an energy-efficient exhaust fan, choose a reclaimed wood vanity (or adapt an old dresser), install a greywater system that waters your garden with your shower water – the list goes on and on!
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Why Your Copper Sink May Outlive You—and Your Grandchildren
The most astounding thing about copper? It’s essentially ageless. In some cases, you can scarcely tell old copper from new copper. So, while stone sinks from the 18th and 19th centuries most certainly show their age, even the oldest of copper sinks are Benjamin Button-like in appearance. And it gets better: In addition to not aging, copper actually grows better with age and the more it is used the faster it will re-patina.
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A 7 Step Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Bathroom Remodel
An outdated bathroom can be one of the most aesthetically displeasing rooms in the home. Unlike a...
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3 Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Bathroom Remodel
Consumer Reports released a homeowners’ guide for updating bathrooms with tips on everything from...
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Saving Water and Money One Toilet at a Time
You’ve probably heard of them and likely used one too. Water-saving fixtures are all the rage...
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Everything You Need to Know for a Green Bath & Laundry
A bath remodel is one of the most expensive upgrades you can make to your home on a...
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A Must-Read Guide to Green Remodeling
When it is time to tackle your remodeling project, make sure that you do it in the healthiest and most sustainable way. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) team up to bring you REGREEN.
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