Just thought I'd share something I stumbled across recently. Our water bills were getting kinda ridiculous, and I started poking around online for some tips. Turns out, swapping out our old showerheads for low-flow ones made a pretty noticeable difference. At first, I was skeptical—thought it'd be like showering under a sad little drizzle—but honestly, the new ones are surprisingly decent. Water pressure feels about the same, but we're using way less water.
Also ended up insulating some of our hot water pipes in the basement... seemed like a small thing, but now hot water reaches our faucets faster and stays hotter longer. Didn't even cost much or take long to do.
Thinking about maybe upgrading to one of those tankless water heaters next year, but I'm still on the fence. Heard mixed opinions from friends who've tried it.
Curious if anyone else has tried other easy plumbing hacks that actually work? Always looking for ways to save a bit here and there, you know...
Good call on the pipe insulation—did that a few years back and noticed the same thing. A couple other things I've tried:
- Installed faucet aerators in the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Cheap, easy, and cuts down water use without feeling weak.
- Fixed a couple slow-drip leaks around the house. Seems minor, but those drips add up surprisingly fast on your bill.
Still unsure about tankless heaters myself...heard they're great for smaller households but mixed reviews for bigger families. Might depend on your setup?
