Information on designing and remodeling spaces to use water more efficiently, including landscaping, pools, and draught resistance.

Greywater in Mind for New Construction and Remodeling

There was a time, not so long ago, when greywater systems were not allowed in some municipalities. Even today, they are regulated. Long-running droughts have, of necessity, made the installation of greywater systems not only legal but desirable. Greywater is the water used in your washing machine and in your bath for bathing or showering

Conserve Water With a Graywater System

A version of this post first ran in 2016. Using graywater (sometimes spelled greywater) to irrigate your landscaping is an excellent way to reduce your water use in California's drought-prone climate. What Is Graywater? Graywater is water generated from household use that would otherwise go to waste. Water from bathroom sinks, laundry, shower, bath and

Greywater in Mind for New Construction and Remodeling

There was a time, not so long ago, when greywater systems were not allowed in some municipalities. Even today, they are regulated. Long-running droughts have, of necessity, made the installation of greywater systems not only legal but desirable. Greywater is the water used in your washing machine and in your bath for bathing or showering

Conserve Water With a Greywater System

A version of this post first ran in 2016. Using greywater (sometimes spelled graywater) to irrigate your landscaping is an excellent way to reduce your water use in California's drought-prone climate. What Is Greywater? Greywater is water generated from household use that would otherwise go to waste. Water from bathroom sinks, laundry, shower, bath and

How Green Is Your Home? Find Out with a Green Audit

This post first ran in 2017.  You recycle, you compost, you turn off lights when you’re not using them, but have you ever wondered what else you can do to improve your home’s “green quotient?” One way to make sure you’re doing everything you can to save energy and water and protect our environment is

Conserve Water With a Graywater System

While spring storms have eased California’s draught worries a little, it’s still good practice to conserve water wherever we can. Using graywater (sometimes spelled greywater) to irrigate your landscaping is an excellent way to reduce your water use. What Is Graywater? Graywater is water generated from household use that would otherwise go to waste. Water