Good call on the dual-flush toilets, didn't even think about the brand thing being an issue. I'm always a bit wary of plumbing upgrades—last thing I want is a bathroom flood, lol. But hearing your experience makes it sound doable...might have to give it a shot soon.
Dual-flush toilets are decent, but honestly, I've been skeptical about some of these "eco-friendly" showerheads and faucet aerators. Installed one a while back, and the water pressure was so weak it felt like a drizzle—ended up removing it after two weeks. Maybe it was just the brand I chose? Curious if anyone's found a sustainable option that doesn't compromise on performance...
I've installed a bunch of these eco-friendly showerheads, and honestly, the trick is finding one with adjustable settings. Some brands just slap "eco" on a product and call it a day—been there, done that, got the weak drizzle to prove it. But if you look for models with multiple spray patterns (like massage or jet), you can usually find a sweet spot between saving water and actually rinsing shampoo out of your hair. Might cost a bit more upfront, but beats feeling like you're showering under a watering can...
You're spot on with adjustable settings making a huge difference. But honestly, it's not just showerheads—I've seen similar issues with those "eco-friendly" faucets too. Some brands reduce flow so much you're standing there forever waiting to fill a pot of water... kinda defeats the purpose if you ask me. In my experience, aerators are the real MVPs: they mix air into the water stream, giving you decent pressure without wasting gallons. Worth looking into if you're upgrading faucets anytime soon.
Have you tried those aerators on kitchen faucets though? I get they're great for bathroom sinks, but when I installed one in my kitchen, filling up a pasta pot took forever. Maybe I just picked the wrong type or something... anyone else run into this?
I ended up switching to one of those faucets with adjustable flow settings instead. It wasn't even expensive—got it on sale at the hardware store—and now I can switch between eco-mode and full flow depending on what I'm doing. Honestly, it's been way more practical for cooking and cleaning.
Are there specific aerator brands or models that work better in kitchens? Because I'd be willing to give it another shot if there's something out there that doesn't slow things down so much.
