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May 06, 2008 -
If you're eco conscious, you know that water use is a big issue, especially in the western United States, where water is more scarce. And we all know that Australia's suffering one of the worst droughts in that country's history. Would you try to make a tiny dent in water woes by using a shower timer like this Yellow Duck Digital Shower Timer ($16) to keep your bath time on track?
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Sep 22, 2009 -
One of my least favorite things about chilly Fall mornings is stepping into a freezing bathroom to take a shower. Since I live in the Bay Area, we seldom turn on our central heating, so more often than not, the bathroom feels like an icebox.
Instead of using a space heater, I’m thinking about adding an exhaust vent fan with a heater.
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Apr 28, 2009 -
I don't exactly have a need for an hourglass in my life — a shower timer, yes. Commonly used in Italy during the 14th century, hourglasses were useful for keeping time during church sermons and for measuring time and distance on ships. But, for obvious reasons, they're not as common anymore.
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Jul 10, 2008 -
While I love to keep Summer style chic and easy, I also like to try to keep it eco-minded as well. The water rationing in the San Francisco Bay Area has encouraged me to redouble my water conservation efforts, and I've been striving to find ways to further cut down on my water use. I have a suspicion that many of you are also trying to minimize your water use as well — after all, it's both an economically and environmentally smart idea.
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