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Kohler's New Musical Shower Head

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 18th, 2013

I attended a builder luncheon the other day and was blown away by this cool new shower head called the Kohler Moxie. It has a magnetic bluetooth speaker that magnet holds into a standard shower head. The sound was fantastic and I love the idea.

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Hot Water Without Wasting Cold - Metlund D'Mand Pump

Matt Risinger, Blogger | October 17th, 2012

How long does it take for your faucet to get hot water? As you wait for that hot water a typical faucet might dump 1-2 gallons of water down the drain. The solution for this problem is a smart circulation pump. Metlund makes a great system to deliver how water to your faucets without waste.

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Free Download: "Hot Water" Chapter From The "Cut Your Energy Bills Now" eBook

FHBdotcom, editor | October 22nd, 2010

There are many ways you can save energy, and keep more money in your pocket, by improving your home's hot-water system. Read this FREE eBook chapter to get some great tips.

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Q&A Spotlight: How Green Are Tankless Water Heaters?

FHBdotcom, editor | July 19th, 2010

If your super-efficient tankless system gives you an endless supply of hot water, you might actually be more likely to waste energy and water.

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Can I justify the luxury of instant hot water?

jross, Web Producer | May 6th, 20091 comment

Turns out that enjoying instant hot water in a drafty old house can save energy.

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Upgrade Your Water Heater

RDA, producer | April 29th, 2009

The AirTap does the same work as a water heater, but more efficiently.

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Is Your Heating System an Energy Beast?

FHB_WEB, member | March 16th, 2009

Here’s how to spot the signs and boost the efficiency of your furnace, boiler, or heat pump. I'll also answer some commonly asked questions about each system.

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Three Designs for PEX Plumbing Systems

FHB_WEB, member | March 2nd, 20094 comments

Incorporating manifolds into the layout can save water and energy because you eliminate most of the pipe between the water heater and the faucet. . .

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How Much Will My Solar Hot Water System Cost?

FHB_WEB, member | February 24th, 2009

Cost is a key consideration when weighing the merits of renewable energy; www.findsolar.com is an excellent place to find information on hot-water systems.

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