Despite years of drought and conservation mandates, Californians continue to sprinkle a lot of clean, drinkable water onto yards to keep the greenery alive. That’s true even on properties that have ...

As home owners are getting savvier about saving water, they’re turning to ideas like recycling the stuff from their washing machine and irrigating their yard with it. Gray water can be a simple way to ...

In the backyard of Penny Pengra’s Glendale home, there are no signs of the historic drought that has ravaged Southern California for the past three years. “My plants are crazy awesome,” says the ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you've ever watched your garden struggle ...

Until recently, gray water had the patina of being on the fringe or new age. And it seemed, therefore, dismissible. But that image is changing. As the need to conserve water drives innovation and ...

BERKELEY – Showering during California’s drought is a guilt-free experience for homeowners Catarina Negrin and Noah Friedman. The Berkeley couple – she runs a pre-school, he’s an architect – are early ...

A home water filtration system is a device or set of devices that helps remove harmful chemicals and germs from the water in your home. Depending on the type of filter, it can improve the safety, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more For as long as I've lived in apartment buildings with older plumbing, I've relied on a water filter to ...

Which water filtration systems are best? Much of the water available in our faucets and taps can contain impurities of varying levels and concentrations that can make it either slightly unhealthy or ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...