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When you move onto land, it doesn’t take long to see where the money disappears—driveway rock, hoses, water fittings, gate ...

The right water tank setup allows you to safely store precious rainwater for use in anything from drinking to garden irrigation.

The practice of collecting rainwater for household and garden use extends back to ancient human civilizations. People in the Indus Valley used huge vats cut into the rock to hold rainwater that could ...

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The best leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

After a wet spring, the last thing you probably want to think about is storing rainwater. But saving some of that rain for later, via rain barrels, can save you money, perk up your plants and help ...

As widely anticipated, on March 17, 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board approved a resolution to impose state-wide mandatory water conservation measures, including restricting the number of ...

One overlooked conservation measure is recycling gray water, which is now legal. In droughts and even normal daily use, gray water is a good step forward when done right. The California Health and ...

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