Care of the plumbing system components in your new Lennar home is a priority for your maintenance plan. This segment highlights proper attention to faucets, toilets, and your water heater. Learn about water conservation measures mandated by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992, as well as how to properly care for your commode. Demonstrations include how to clean a faucets aerator screen, handle a leaky faucet, and drain a water heater.

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from heroicarts and more videos in the Remodeling Bathrooms category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Whether it’s broken or just plain ugly, your old faucet can be replaced with a shiny new one in a flash. To complete this How-To you will need: Tape measure A new faucet Safety glasses A bucket A crescent or basin wrench Non-abrasive cleaner Two new supply lines Penetrating oil Plumber’s putty Pipe joint compound Step 1: Measure the old faucet Before purchasing a new faucet, measure your old one carefully to make sure you pick one that fits. Tip: You may want to replace the supply lines as well. Just make sure they’re the right size for the new faucet. Step 2: Turn off water Put on your safety glasses. Locate the shut-off valve for the faucet you are replacing and turn off the water. Most likely, it is a handle under the sink that needs to be turned clockwise. There might be two: one for hot and one for cold. Tip: If you don’t see a shut-off valve under the sink, follow the pipes until you find it, or turn off the main water supply to your house, which is usually located in the basement or close to the water meter. Step 3: Release excess water Turn on the faucet until all remaining water in the pipes flows out. Step 4 …

Visit www.njrenewableenergy.com Rainwater can be used for watering your garden as well as for toilet flushing, laundry washing and bathing. Rainwater stored in food grade hogs can be used as an emergency potable water supply. Rainwater is soft water, which means that it wont cause a build up of calcium in your plumbing like hard water can. You can drink rainwater as long as your roofing material does not contain toxic materials. You will need to add a first flush diverter to the fine screen filter in the Inlet kit. Dont let your rainwater go to waste – the Rainwater HOG is functional, efficient and visually discreet rainwater storage! New Jersey is considered to be a “water rich” State, with an average rainfall of 45 inches per year. However, demands on our limited water supply due to population growth and development have increased greatly, making water conservation a prudent step for New Jersey’s citizens year round. During the peak irrigation months of April to October, when we experience hotter, drier summer conditions, it is even more important to conserve water in order to avoid mandatory water use restrictions. Summer outdoor water use increases as people wash cars, fill pools, and water lawns and gardens. Water conservation allows more water to remain in our streams, lakes and rivers for recreational uses and aesthetic enjoyment while also providing habitat for our wildlife. QUICK TIPS FOR CONSERVING WATER Install water conserving showerheads and faucet aerators …