7 Simple Drought-Proof Renovations for Your Home

Whether the area you live in is affected by drought or you only want to ensure you're doing what you can to conserve water, these simple home renovations can help!

1. Install rain barrels to catch and save rainwater

It is crucial to secure a water reserve. This can be done by using water plants on your lawn or even installing rain barrels beneath your gutters. When securing a spigot at the bottom of the barrel, these simple containers can catch gallons of rainwater, thus making it easier to water outside, even when the availability of water is restricted.

2. Add drought-tolerant plants to your front yard

As conserving rainwater is smart, replacing water-sucking grass with drought-tolerant native plants can also keep your water use to a minimum while beautifying your house.

3. Install a recirculating hot water pump

A  recirculating water pump can help conserve gallons of water each week as this pump provides instant access to hot water as soon as the tap is turned on.

4. Replace your showerhead

Your showerhead might be one of the utilities that wastes the most water. Luckily, with the advancement of technology, it can be replaced with an eco-friendly showerhead designed to save water.

5. Winterize your outdoor water fixtures

If you live somewhere cold, your outdoor fixtures are susceptible to freezing and breaking. By winterizing your fixtures, this prevents water collection and saving you costly home repairs.

6. Replace grass with AstroTurf

In drought-heavy areas, AstroTurf is a popular selection as it is artificial, while keeping your grass looking real and green, and also with ease to clease and maintain. In certain states they even pay you for using AstroTurf in replacement of your grass. 

7. Use hardscape elements to fill landscaping gaps

To make your yard look beautiful and more full, use hard and bulky elements to fill gaps. A common choice is using boulders as this is cost efficient and makes the yard look beautiful.

Drought-proof renovations are easier than you think! These seven options offer abilities to be both eco-friendly and drought-tolerant. What will you do to make the most of your home?