Some of the best ways to conserve water in the home are also some of the easiest to do in a single day. Most tips cost little to nothing to implement and the savings can be great, both financially and ecologically.

If you have an older toilet and don’t intend to replace it any time soon with a water saving version, simply add a brick or two into the water tank. This will displace a great deal of water instantly turning your toilet into one that uses far less water.

Along the same line, you can also turn off the water to the toilet and use dishwater or bath water to flush the toilet. Most people aren’t interested in taking such steps, but it is a sound practice, if somewhat awkward. (more…)