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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

MyOwnPeace

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2. If houses..............

Reply to NeoGreen (Original post)

Fri Jun 8, 2018, 08:46 AM

Jun 2018

can be built to utilize solar power to augment electricity needs, why can't rain water be collected and used to augment water needs?

I have 3 55-gallon barrels attached to my downspouts. I use that water to water my gardens and lawn all summer long. Saves on treated water and sewage bills.

I guess I should find other ways to make better use of it!

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