Expert DIY Actions that Will Help You Lower Your Water Bill

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Expert DIY Actions that Will Help You Lower Your Water Bill

If you go out into the world on a regular basis (most of us do), you’ll notice people generally talk about the same thing; the weather, some sports team that didn’t do very well last season, and money. Or, the lack thereof. Everyone wants to make more of it, or save it.

Thankfully, there are ways that the latter can be achieved. If you follow these DIY actions you will be saving your dollars on your water bill that will add up over time, and you’ll be in the money-saving crowd in no time.

Take Showers Instead of Baths

Taking a shower over a bath isn’t just a time-saver, it’s a water and money saver as well. A ten-minute shower uses roughly 20 gallons of water.

Compare that to a whopping 36 gallons for a bath, and it’s pretty easy to choose.

Take Your Car to a Carwash

Car being washed at a car wash, showcasing efficient water use compared to home washing methods, relevant to money-saving tips for homeowners.The next time you’re out and about in East Lansing, MI, check around for local car washes. It’s time to make the switch if you haven’t already.

Local car washes far exceed home washes in terms of efficiency, time, and saving money. While it does cost to visit a car wash, it will still be cheaper in the long run to washing your car at home.

Home washes use around 100-120 gallons of water per wash, compared to the mere 15-20 gallons of most car washes. This cheaper, more efficient method of washing your car will rank you high on the money-saving scale.

Use Greywater to Water Your Plants

Watering young plants in pots, emphasizing water conservation and greywater reuse for efficient gardening.Do you ever think about how much excess water you use in a day? Or should I say- waste? Wasted water, or greywater, is excess water that has been gently used in your home in some way. It can come from the washing machine, sink or faucet, or the bathtub.

Simply place a bucket under your bathtub to catch water while it's getting hot for a shower, or scoop it up after a bath. You can also wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl or bucket in the sink, and save that water.

Lastly, catch water that comes out of the hose from your washing machine. All these methods are safe, effective ways to reuse your water and save a little on that water bill.

Check Your Home for Leaks

Couple inspecting a water leak in a home, with one person holding a bucket under the leak and the other looking concerned, illustrating the importance of checking for plumbing issues.Become your own water inspector, and check your home for leaks. This can save you quite a bit when the bill comes. The average household can lose anywhere from 2,000 - 20,000 gallons of water per year from unknown leaks in the home.

Always be listening for running toilets, and checking pipes and faucets for any surface water. You can also shut off your water entirely for 15 minutes, and monitor your water reader for any fluctuations. If you’re not using any water, but you see your meter reading go up, you may leak.

Any resident of East Lansing, MI can benefit from these expert DIY actions. Start taking these steps today to lower your water bill, and increase your peace of mind. If you indeed find a leak, make sure to call a professional plumber in order to have the issue fixed.