We ended up buying a new dishwasher this week. Our old one decided that it only wanted to run the rinse cycle and not actually wash the dishes. We bought a Bosch which is a brand we haven’t had before. It is quieter than our old one, as advertised. Hopefully, it is using less...
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Did you know that this is Fix a Leak Week? The EPA launched its program with a demonstration in Phoenix. They set up two demonstration toilets, 2 facuets, and a shower head in a Phoenix residents driveway to demonstrate how much water can be wasted from leaks. Fix a Leak Week in Phoenix The...
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Or it could be titled, “What you might see when you are looking at homes for sale.” Yeah, that’s dust or dirt on the ceiling fan and the ceiling. When to change your air filter or clean it.
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It may sound crazy but there are flood zones in Maricopa County even though we are in a desert. Most home insurance policies do not include flood insurance. More information about flood insurance and link to Maricopa County 100 Year Flood Plain Map There are some roadways that have washes instead of bridges. These...
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SRP’s website has some water saving ideas. It indicates that toilets are the biggest water users in the house. So, if you need to replace a toilet consider getting one that is high efficiency. We switched to a water saving shower head at the beginning of the year and have been happy with it....
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I just got the Chandler City Scope newsletter. There is information about a free pool fence program. It says that if you are a family with young children without a pool fence in need of fianancial assistance, you are encouraged to apply. The program criteria are: A child 6 years or younger must be...
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Have any of you used low VOC paint when you painted your home? I will consider using this next time I paint. I usually only paint in the winter when it is cool enough to open up the windows and doors to let air circulate. It would be great if someone could share their...
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I recently learned about PATH, Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing , which is coordinated by HUD. Their purpose is “dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America’s housing”. There is lots of information available on their site including:...
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Want to save money on your electricity? Want to buy less light bulbs? Many of us have switched to CFL’s or compact Fluorescent light bulbs. Our local electric company is even giving us a discount of buying CFL’s. But, before you buy them, you should read about CFL’s and their proper disposal. Yes, if...
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Your water bill will tell you how much water you used this past month compared to last year. If there’s a big difference you may have a water leak. I found this informative page on the Chandler, AZ website: How to check for a water leak Finding water leaks can save you water, which...
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