High-efficiency toilets (HETs)

High-efficiency toilets (HETs) have been defined by the plumbing industry and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as those that use an average of 20% less water per flush than the industry standard of 1.6 gallons.



For a family of four, that can mean a savings of almost 9,000 gallons of water each year. That’s not only green, but it also makes sense, especially in an age where public water prices are on the rise and aquifers are being depleted.


The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) highlights four styles of HETs on its list:


* The gravity-fed single flush toilet operates like a traditional toilet but can use as little as 1.1 gallons per flush.


* For households who want more than one option when flushing, the dual-flush toilet allows you to choose between one mega flush, which uses up to 1.6 gallons of water, or the more modest light flush, which rinses with only .8 gallon of water. These toilets average out to use about 1.2 gallons per flush over the course of a year.

Disaster & Recovery

If you are in a storm-ravaged area, heed the following important advice from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. If you have the ability to print and distribute this advice to people who don’t have computers or power, please help.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced by many types of equipment and is poisonous to breathe.

Don’t use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-fueled appliance inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent. Don’t run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house...

http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/disaster-hurricane-recovery-health.html

Dishwasher Complaints

Many dishwasher complaints come down to the dishwasher simply not doing a good job of cleaning. Before blaming your dishwasher, make sure the water temperature gets hot enough and that you are using the proper amount of detergent. For more specific problems, click on the link below:

http://www.hometips.com/repair​-fix/dishwasher.html

Hurricane Tips

A hurricane is nothing to be treated lightly. Torrential rain, cutting winds, and surges that can tear down the strongest of buildings require preparation. Review the following hurricane safety tips checklist and be prepared. It may help you and your loved ones survive a potentially deadly hurricane season.

http://hurricanetips.org/