Zig-zag a soaker hose through your plantings for best watering results. There’s less evaporation as the water flows deeply into the soil.

If you walk on your lawn and make footprints behind you, your lawn needs more watering. Grass blades will spring back to life if they’re well watered.

Wondering if you should be grilling with the lid open or closed? A covered lid helps prevent charring flare-ups, reduces cooking time and holds in the natural flavor and juices of all kinds of foods.

Older toilets tend to waste a lot of water. To conserve water when you flush, get a pair of half gallon plastic containers filled with water and place them in the tank. The tank will refill more quickly and with less water, but you’ll still have a good flush.