Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom is a great way to make your home more livable it also increases the property’s value. While you are upgrading, why not save money in the process by adding one or more water-saving upgrades?

Energy-efficient dishwasher

EPA data shows that the average US household uses nearly 400 gallons of water per day, and the kitchen contributes its fair share to this. When remodeling your kitchen, a major water-saving option is an energy-efficient dishwasher.

Modern dishwashers are more efficient than washing your dishes by hand. On average they use only around 12 liters of water per cycle. This means that, compared to hand washing, a family of four could save up to 51 liters of water per load.

More efficient faucets

Modern high-efficiency faucets use less water while still providing enough pressure. There are several low-flow solutions on the market, some with more advanced features than others.

Most older faucets put out about 2.2 gallons of water every minute. With a low-flow faucet, you can cut this by close to 50 percent. Another point to remember is that faucets with ceramic disc valves can control leaks better.

Low-flow toilets

Research shows that around 27 percent of the water that is used in a typical home is literally flushed down the drain. Fortunately, the latest toilet models on the market are significantly more energy-efficient than their older counterparts. This means they use less water – and save you money in the long run. Low-flow toilets are great options if you want to save water.

While older toilets use nearly 7 gallons of water per flush, their modern high-efficiency counterparts use as little as 1.6 gallons. Even with a 2-flush setup, therefore, you will only be using about 50 percent as much water than before.