Brummet's Conscious Blog

Water conservation ... I thought it would be interesting to start a discussion on what people are doing to conserve water at home or at work. I posted the following on a local FaceBook group for our valley and had some great responses from people offering tips on what they do... I won't share names for privacy issues nor quote from them, but I will share their tips. I would like to encourage our readers to also share what they are doing here via the comment section and to also share this post online so that more people will be inspired to conserve this precious resource. So here is what I posted originally: I've been keeping a bowl handy for when doing everyday sink activities from washing hands to rinsing veggies - taking that water and dumping over the deck or front door on plants & or lawn, depending on where I "watered" last and what needs it most. I do the same thing with a bucket, for when I've washed floors or something... of cour se I ...

 -- 10 Tips for Making a Tree Change -- * Today's article about moving to rural locations was submitted by Sachin Tips for making a tree change include knowing what to do in the fire season, being wary of snakes, knowing to adjust for country driving and get involved with your local community. If you have decided to make the big move out to live in the country then there are a few things you should be aware of.  Other than finding a reputable removalist company to transport all your possessions and furniture to your new home, you should also be aware that living in a rural area can be very different from living in the city.  Don't forget that your new home will need to have home and contents insurance . Fire season You need to be aware that when living in a rural area the fire season can be a potential threat to your property.  If you live near bushland or even if you are on a farm, you can still be susceptible to bu...