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14 HAWAII RENOVATION MAY 8, 2022
Home upgrades for greener living in 2022
Interest in eco-friendly home improvements is skyrocketing because it
allows homeowners to im- prove their spaces while making a positive impact on the environment. The chal- lenge is it can be difficult for homeowners to know which are the best upgrades for their budget.
Fortunately, there are improvements for every budget that can make a big impact in living a greener lifestyle. Consider these smart green home upgrades for small, medium and larger budgets:
SMALL INVESTMENT: GREEN SHOWERHEADS
Every time you step into the shower you want to en- joy warm water and a sat- isfying spray. You may have considered an eco-friendly
showerhead before, but paused because you heard it would sacrifice this expe- rience.
Fortunately, new options make it possible to save wa- ter and enjoy every shower. For example, the Kohler Statement VES showering collection is engineered to deliver a luxurious shower- ing experience with eco- friendly features that earn the EPA WaterSense certi- fication.
How is this possible? This showerhead has a precise balance of size, number and distribution of nozzles to provide a superior spray, while its low-flow spray is optimized for strong rinsing coverage while maintaining warmth. The Katalyst Air-In- duction Technology delivers larger drops that retain heat longer (up to 0.5 degrees
warmer) while cloaking the body in water for a satisfy- ing soak.
In addition, the collection has a showerhead and hand shower that features a 0.5 gpm pause. This might be
ideal when shampooing or shaving. The pause option can conserve at least 40% of water compared to a typical 2.5 gpm showerhead with- out compromising the show- er experience people desire.
MEDIUM INVESTMENT: WATER-CONSUMPTION TECHNOLOGIES
Fixing leaks is essential to a functional home that lim- its water waste. However, many leaks are hidden, and
those unknown leaks can be the most destructive. Household leaks account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted and millions of dollars in property damage every year for U.S. home- owners.
Smart technology is help- ing homeowners detect leaks and be more mindful about water consumption. Just imagine being alerted by your phone about a leak in the basement so you can immediately take action.
This is possible with the Kohler H2Wise systems powered by Phyn that pro- vide immediate alerts for mi- nor or major leaks, including pre-freeze warnings to help prevent frozen pipe bursts. The system runs a diagnosis of the entire home’s plumb- ing to detect hidden issues and track daily water usage
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