Posts Tagged ‘Home Maintenance’

Green Calgary’s Annual Rain Barrel and Composter Sale

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Saturday May 14th, 9am-11am at Crowfoot LRT- Anderson LRT- and IKEA

Buy your rain barrel or composter at a great price.  Three convenient locations throughout Calgary.  Green Calgary is a non-profit organization and proceeds from the Rain Barrel Sale support our environmental programs and services.

Come early as they always sell out or pre-order is available this year!  Simply fast track your order by reserving and prepaying, then pick up your order on May 14 without delay!

Click here for more info on types of rain barrels, compost bins and pricing…

The Invisible Water Leak

Friday, March 4th, 2011

One leaky toilet can fill 28 bathtubs per month!  When it comes to housefild leaks, toilets and faucets are the most common culprits.  In fact, one in four toilets is silently leaking.  Just one leaky toilet could cost you $100 a year.  So remember to take the simple, three-step leaky toilet test.

Learn how to take the Leaky Toilet Test.

Saving water in the bathroom

  • Use a garbage for trash instead of the toilet
  • Make sure toilet flappers and other parts are not leaking (toilet flappers should be replaced every 2-5 years)
  • Install low capacity toilets with a tank of 6-13 litres (toilets use more water than anything else in your home)
  • Replace showerheads with low-flow models
  • Take short showers
  • Turn off the tap while shaving or brushing your teeth