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If yours is anything like the average American home, a massive 48 percent of what you spend on energy each year goes on heating and cooling. For most households, keeping the temperature comfortable is the single largest energy expense. So being smart about how you control your temperature settings can save you a hefty chunk of energy––and money. Of course, you could take …

Showerheads used to be simple—you turned them on and water came out. Maybe you could adjust the flow a little or splurge for some pulsing jets, but you didn’t have a lot of other options. But like many plumbing features, showerheads have received a makeover. Today, you can choose between giant, ceiling-mounted rain showerheads, wall-mounted multi-jet spa systems, eco-fr …

When you’re getting ready to install or upgrade plumbing fixtures, you have a lot of factors to consider—style, fit and functionality to name a few. But there’s another consideration that should be top of mind for any product that’s tied into your water system: Does it carry the WaterSense label? Whether you’re in a drought-affected region or not, water conservation is imp …