Information on designing and remodeling spaces to use water more efficiently, including landscaping, pools, and draught resistance.
Maybe it's time to start treating water like the precious resource it is … They say that necessity is the mother of all invention. The necessity for clean drinking water in California is pushing the envelope on how inventive we humans can be. Where do we draw the line? A recent segment of KQED's Forum
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
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 to do a green audit of
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
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
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
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 to do a green audit of
January is typically a time to take stock of ourselves and our goals. Many of us ask ourselves, “What do I want to achieve this year?” Along with going to the gym five times per week, eating less meat, or finally finishing that novel sitting in your desk drawer, why not commit to making your
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
