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Laura Fisher Kaiser

Laura Fisher Kaiser is a contributing editor to Interior Design magazine, a former editor at This Old House Magazine, and co-author of The Official eBay Guide. She cut her water bill in half by replacing all her water-guzzling toilets with HETs.

BY THIS AUTHOR

10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden

Saving water in your garden translates to saving money on your water bill. Here’s how to become water-wise and still have a gorgeous yard. Read More

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Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems: Ideal for Retrofits

Ductless mini-split systems heat and cool small spaces where conventional HVAC is not an option. Read More

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Power-Assisted Roof Vents: Lose the Heat and Save the Money

A power-assisted roof vent gives your attic air flow a boost, reducing moisture buildup and possibly lowering energy costs. Read More

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10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden

Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money. Read More

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Whole-House Fans: Maximum Cool, Minimum Cost

A whole-house fan is a simple and inexpensive method of cooling a house. Read More

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Passive Roof Vents: Helping Your House Breathe Easy

Passive roof vents expel excess heat and moisture. The key is to balance incoming air with outgoing, and perform an annual maintenance checkup. Read More

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Ceiling Fans: Know the Spin Before You Install

Proper placement and installation of your ceiling fan is important for efficiency and safety. Read More

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Ceiling Fans: Keep Your Cool; Save Money, Too

A ceiling fan can lower the feel of a room’s temperature by 8 degrees, which means you can raise the thermostat and save on air conditioning bills. Read More

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Low-Flow Shower Head Features

Embrace green cleaning with these extra low-flow shower head features that guarantee you’ll use less water and less energy. Read More

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Ultra Low-Flow Shower Heads: More with Less

Test your shower head’s water flow and discover the newest ultra low-flow shower head technologies that deliver powerful sprays. Read More

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ATC Shower Valves and Low-Flow Shower Heads: Potential Problems

Going green with ultra-efficient low-flow shower heads? Careful, you could risk extreme temperature fluctuations because of incompatible ATC shower valves. Read More

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Saving Water with a High-Efficiency Toilet

Saving water by installing a new high-efficiency toilet can shave $90 off your utility bill, and send thousands fewer gallons down the drain. Read More

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Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Turf Grasses

If you want a yard that demands less time money and water consider low-maintenance grasses in lieu of the traditional lawn. Read More

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Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover

If you want a yard that demands less time, money, and water, consider ground cover rather than a traditional lawn. Read More

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Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel

Using rain barrels to harvest rainwater from your roof is a simple, low-expense solution for conserving water and saving on your water bill. Read More

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Water-Saving Irrigation Strategies

Simple, low-cost watering systems help you save water and money but still have a great-looking yard. Read More

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Develop a Landscape Plan to Fit Your Budget

The success of any landscaping project depends on having a plan and sticking to it. Read More

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Low-Flow Toilets: How to Choose

Replacing an old water-guzzler with a new low-flow toilet can shave as much as $90 off your annual utility bill and send thousands fewer gallons of water down the drain. Read More

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Low-Flow Showerheads: How to Choose

Thanks to innovative new technology, today’s super-efficient low-flow showerheads save water, reduce your energy bills, and still feel good to use. Read More

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