With the approach of summer 2016, we enter another consecutive year of water conservation and region-wide sprinkling regulations that will help us use our drinking water more wisely. In fact, on May 15th we begin Stage 1 of Greater Vancouver’s Water Shortage Response Plan that limits our lawn watering. But how else can you save water (and save money)? You might think that conserving water requires a significant investment, from installing new ENERGY STAR–rated appliances to using rain barrels ... Continue Reading >>
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Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?
When you think of a water heater, there’s a good chance that you envision a system with a big storage tank in which hot water is stored. While tank water heaters remain quite popular, there is another option well worth the modern homeowner’s consideration. This is the tankless water heater, and it is an option that carries with it a number of great benefits. To learn more about tankless water heaters, and why you may want to use one in your home, just read on. Keep in mind, of course, that only ... Continue Reading >>
