Energy-Efficient Bathroom Remodeling Tips

In order to avoid unsightly and unnecessary clogs in your shower, invest in a drain strainer. This cost-effective addition to your shower will gather your hair before it makes it to the drain, and limit the chances that you will find yourself showering while standing in a clogged up mess.

Install low flush toilets and energy efficient shower heads and faucets to reduce your utility bills. Most of the hot water we use is in the shower. If you invest in purchasing and installing shower heads that are energy-efficient, you can realize savings of approximately $100 each year for each shower head.

If you've got a shower head to replace, get a good quality replacement. Avoid the temptation to purchase an inferior quality head for your shower. The disadvantage to doing so is that these models are not highly durable and easily break.

You can remove unsightly mineral buildup from your shower head by soaking it in vinegar overnight. This loosens the deposits, and in the morning you only need to wipe off the residue with a rag. If your shower head is high up an not removable, place vinegar in a plastic bag, slip the bag over the shower head and hold in place with a twist tie.

In conclusion, you could look far and long but will not find a greater collection of advice regarding plumbing other than what you were just exposed to. Use this information and pass it on to those that you know in order to remove any risks that faulty plumbing might cause.