Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Money Saving Tip #176: Collect Shower/Bath Water

Most of us shower on a daily basis.  And, we all love a warm shower.  Most everyone will start the shower water a few minutes before we even get in.  Rather than let all that good water go down the drain, collect it in 5 gallon buckets and use it to water your plants. 

For those of you who like to take baths, collect your "dirty" water after you bathe and use that to water your outdoor plants.  If you have a prized rose garden, I probably wouldn't use the soapy water.  But, if you have some shrubs, bushes, or young trees, this water will be just fine for them.