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How to save water at home and in the garden

Reduce water usage and cut those bills!
Keep a jug of water in the fridge
Don't overfill the kettle
Learn to wash up in order
Be smart with dishes
Fill the dishwasher
Capture your cooking water
Steam rather than boil
Fit water-saving tap nozzles
Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
Conserve water when flushing
Limit shower time
Switch your shower head
Collect and use greywater
Launder less
Fix leaks ASAP
Limit lawn cutting
Lay mulch
Train your lawn
Choose drought-tolerant plants
Skip the car wash
Use a hose gun attachment
Invest in a water butt
Install a water count meter
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Reduce water usage and cut those bills!

Water is a valuable resource throughout the year, but cutting back on water use at home becomes especially important during the warmer months. With challenges like global warming, hosepipe restrictions, and rising living costs, conserving water during dry periods is a wise and necessary choice.

From water-reducing gadgets to embracing new habits, click or scroll on for water-saving tips to adopt during the warmer months and beyond...

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Rachel Homer

24 June 2025

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