Daily posts: 10 June 2011

Every day without a second thought each and every one of us turns on a tap, fills up a glass or washes our hands. But what happens in that split second that we get distracted, turn away or forget the tap is on? Here we are, literally washing our most precious resource down the drain, not only hurting the environment but our back pocket as well. A running tap uses sixteen litres every minute it is left on and a standard shower head can use up to 50 litres more every shower than a water efficient shower head. Don’t stress at this revelation, there are a number of inexpensive products and DIY alternatives that can quickly rectify our moments of neglect. Here are 3 easy DIY tips that are a perfect way to save money and water in the home: