Many families today are looking for new ways to save money and a great way to save money this summer is to lower the amount spent on water consumption. For many families, watering the lawn and garden during the summer can make up as much as 40% of your family’s water usage. To lower this amount, you may want to consider investing in the following items: a rain barrel, a water timer, and a rain check timer.

A rain barrel is a great way to conserve both money and water used for watering your outdoor plants and lawn. The idea of a rain barrel is collect the rain that runs off your roof and down the drain spout. The barrel should be placed at the end of the spout to catch the water. During a heavy rain, your barrel will fill up quickly and the water may used during hot droughts when your plants need water most. A rain barrel is also great for watering your lawn during a drought. Use the rain barrel year after year to save money spent on water.

Another great device for saving on water usage is a water timer. A water timer automatically shuts off your water like a faucet, so you don’t use more water than what is needed. The Electronic AquaTimer by Melnor is ideal for programming your lawn’s watering needs. This water timer is easy to program and shuts off the water when you want it to. No more forgetting that the water is still on and wasting water and money!

A rain check monitor works with the automatic water timer and can detect when it has rained to prevent the water timer from turning on and using water. This clever device by Melnor is perfect for preventing over-watering and helps you to save money and water. It also doesn’t require any batteries!