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Efficient and stylish upgrades for your bathroom
Many homeowners today are looking for ways to renovate their homes with appliances that are not only stylish, but environmentally friendly too.
Many homeowners today are looking for ways to renovate their homes with appliances that are not only stylish, but environmentally friendly too. If you're looking to go green (and save some money) during your home design projects, turn your attention to the bathroom. Bathroom fixtures such as the shower, toilet and sink draw upon an incredible amount of water for daily functions. That's not to mention the various electrical devices strewn about the average bathroom. You can improve not only the design, but resource use of your bathroom with energy and water efficient appliances that are relatively inexpensive. You'll be happy to know that you cut costs and waste in your home when the heating bills start piling in this winter.
Air shower heads
Two decades ago, shower heads could use 5.5 gallons of water per minute, according to NaturalHomeAndGarden.com. That rate has been cut in half by most showerheads today, but you can go even lower. Air shower heads inject air into the water stream, creating an even, efficient flow without compromising the water pressure. Some water-saving models also feature a pause button, according to the news source, which allows you to stop water flow while you lather. Not only will you save water, but you'll cut costs for your hot water heater as well.
Motion-sensing faucets
You've seen them in public restrooms everywhere, and now they can come to a bathroom near you. These energy-efficient water faucets shut off whenever they sense they are not in use, eliminating wasted water while you're brushing your teeth or shaving. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, installing a WaterSense faucet attachment can save your home 500 gallons of water every year.
Low-flush toilets
Many people live in homes that were built decades ago, possibly before they were even born. This means that many of the appliances in your bathroom may be older than you, including your toilet. Older toilets use an unprecedented amount of water to function - often the most wasteful source of water use in the home - and should be updated with a dual-flush or low-flush option. According to NaturalHomeAndGarden.com, you can save about $100 by doing so.
While you're remodeling your bathroom, you may want to consider projects in other areas of your home: installing engineered hardwood floors, like those found in Anderson Floors' Dellamano collection. Meaning "of the hand" in Italian, these hand-scraped and hand-crafted floors will bring instant warmth to your bathroom. Engineered floors are durable and versatile, ensuring a long life for your wood flooring. The Dellamano collection is available in beautiful maple and hickory planks.
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