Want to know what little changes you can make to save water, energy and money in your home? Kate Humble demonstrates how easy water and energy savin...
Want to know what little changes you can make to save water, energy and money in your home? Kate Humble demonstrates how easy water and energy saving measures are to implement in this short How to video. This guide focuses on two high water and energy usage areas in the home – the bathroom and kitchen. Kate will give you everyday water and energy saving tips and will also show you what water efficiency gadgets you can install for less than £25!
A simple video showing how to remove an existing aerator from your kitchen mixer and attaching a water filter diverter valve. This video is good for all countertop systems purchased from www.truwater.com.au
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Low flow fixtures (such as toilets, faucet aerators, and showerheads) have been developed that save substantial amounts of water compared to conventional fixtures. Visit www.toolbase.org for more information on this and other home building technologies.