HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL

metalworker351812 · 2025-11-20T03:29:23Z

Curious how folks actually try to use less water day-to-day. I always *mean* to do more, but honestly, sometimes I forget and just let the tap run while I’m brushing my teeth (oops). Anyway, thought it’d be fun to see what people actually do, not just what we say we’ll do. Pick your main go-to water-saving move (or add your own if I missed it): 1. Shorter showers (like, legit 5 mins or less) 2. Only running full loads in the dishwasher/washing machine 3. Turning off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving 4. Collecting rainwater for plants/garden 5. Using leftover cooking water for plants (pasta water, etc) 6. Installing low-flow showerheads/toilets 7. Something else (please share!) For me, I’m all about #2 and #3—full loads and turning off the tap. Tried the “short shower” thing but I get distracted and end up standing there thinking about random stuff. My grandma used to save pasta water for her houseplants and swore it made them happier, but I’ve never tried that one. Anyone else have weird or creative tricks? Or maybe you just… don’t bother? No judgment, just curious how realistic these things are for most people.

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HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL

Cutting back on lawn watering’s definitely where I've seen the most noticeable savings too. Those shower timers sound good in theory, but honestly, I found them more frustrating than effective—especially with kids in the house. Mulch is underrated for sure, but I agree, rain barrels just don’t add up much in drier areas. If you really want to see a difference, swapping out old toilets or fixing sneaky leaks inside has actually made more of a dent for me than any of the “gadget” solutions.

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If you really want to see a difference, swapping out old toilets or fixing sneaky leaks inside has actually made more of a dent for me than any of the “gadget” solutions.

Couldn’t agree more about the leaks—those tiny drips add up fast. I used to obsess over gadgets too, but honestly, just tracking down and fixing a couple leaky valves made a bigger impact than all the fancy timers. Have you tried dual-flush toilets? They’re surprisingly easy to install and make a real difference. Mulch is a game changer for garden beds, but yeah, rain barrels in dry climates... not so much. Sometimes it’s the boring fixes that work best.