Archive of posts tagged bacteria
Fighting Drought With Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting means capturing and storing rainwater for later use. It should be a consideration of every homeowner, as clean water resources are becoming more and more precious. Many areas have already been drought stricken for several years with continued expectation of rain scarcity. In the western states where the rainy season is approaching, this […]
Laundry to Landscape Greywater Dos and Don’ts
Greywater is a great way to reuse laundary water for landscapes and garden. Here are some tips to do it right and maximize the benefits. Do Make sure greywater is discharged at least 2” below mulch or rocks and is kept underground. Discharge greywater between mulch layers to let mulch filter the greywater and to […]
How To Install A Greywater System
Here is a good video showing you how to install a laundry to landscape greywater system. If you are interested in saving more water on your landscape, consider sheet mulching. Other water saving tips can be found here. Tell us how you are reusing greywater. This forum provides you with resources about home renovation, improvement, […]
Make Your Garden Grow With A Greywater System
The severe drought in the west and mid-west is causing restriction on watering lawn. Drought and water are now on every body’s mind. As many water agencies require mandatory water usage reduction by 10-20%, some homeowners converting their thirsty lawns to drought tolerant gardens. Lawn conversion is clearly the best way to save water as […]
How To Clean Up Mold
Most of this blog is from the “Help Yourself to a Healthy Home” guide from HUD. We generally suggest hiring an established remediation company with professionals certified by the IICRC but many cannot afford to pay for that service or don’t feel it’s necessary. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Mold Protect yourself when cleaning up […]
Mold in the Home – What to Do?
What to do about mold in the home, how to avoid it, how to clean it up, is mold testing a good idea? etc. This blog focuses on residential mold tips. Many of these best practices are drawn from the following government-sponsored resources on healthy homes: Help Yourself to a Healthy Home, US Department of […]
A Green Bathroom Remodel Brings Many Benefits
Bathrooms are the second most heavily used rooms in the house, with the first being the kitchen. The wear and tear in bathrooms necessitate repair or remodel. As the economy recovers, albeit slowly, bathrooms are the prime targets as more homeowners think about remodeling their homes. A green bathroom remodel is not necessarily more expensive. […]
Are Your Clothes Really Clean After Laundry
You would expect that laundered clothes would be squeaky clean. Wait… Energy-wise people and many manufacturers often advocate using cold water to launder clothes. But this is an area where health and hygiene should dictate a more balanced look at energy savings. Clothing is carrying more germs than before for two main reasons. First, certain […]