Saving Water in the Bathroom?


The bathroom is where most of the home's water is used --  it is the place where you can save the most.
 

Toilet

  • Don't use your toilet for a garbage disposal or a trash can.
  • Consider installing a low-flow toilet (required for replacements and new installations).
  • Install a water-saving displacement device.
  • For older toilets, buy or make a device that won't harm your plumbing such as  a toilet dam or weighted plastic jug full of water.
  • Be sure that installation does not interfere with operating parts.
  • DO NOT use a brick -- it may disintegrate and cause problems.
  • Check overflow pipes to be sure that water is not draining.
  • Add dark food coloring to TANK water. DON'T FLUSH! Check water in TOILET BOWL 15-20 minutes later. Color in the toilet bowl means you have a leak.

Sinks

  • Fill bowl with water instead of letting water run when you wash, brush teeth or shave.
  • Promptly repair leaks and drips.
  • Install water saving devices. Try a faucet aerator to reduce amount of water used. 

Tub or Shower  

  • Install water-saving devices. Use a low-flow shower head, flow restrictor or cut off valve (lets you shut off water at shower head while soaping up and shampooing without changing the faucet setting).  

Kohler: How to Shop for Kitchen Faucets


As you design your kitchen, there are several functionality and style options you’ll want to consider to ensure you choose the right faucet for the way you work. We’ve outlined the basic information below.


Faucet Families


Several of our kitchen faucets are available in smaller sizes to accommodate a prep sink in an island application or a bar sink for an entertainment room setting.
See all faucet families.


Pull-Down Spray


If you prefer a clean sink deck without a sidespray or additional accessories, a pull-down faucet may be the right solution. Pull-down faucets typically feature a generous spout height as well as multiple spray options – stream, spray and pause – for ease of use.
See all pull-down spray faucets.


Pullout Spray


Offering the same functionality as pull-down faucets, pullout faucets generally have a larger section of the faucet that pulls away. If you like a larger grip area, a pullout faucet may be more comfortable for you to use.
See all pullout spray faucets.


Bridge


A fresh interpretation of a classic faucet design, bridge faucets can be mounted on a sink deck or wall. Bridge faucets feature a two-handle design with a generous swing spout and are available in traditional or contemporary styles.


Single-Handle


The volume and temperature are controlled by one lever, located either on the faucet or next to it, on single-handle faucets. If you prefer the simplicity of one control, check out our single-handle models, available in both traditional and contemporary styles.
See all single-handle faucets.


Two-Handle


Many people prefer the familiarity and separate temperature controls of two-handle faucets. We offer a wide range of two-handle faucets with a variety of handle types, including lever, cross or wristblade, that are easy to operate.
See all two-handle faucets.


Wall-Mount


If you like little to no clutter on your counters, a wall-mount faucet can help you achieve that clutter-free look. Several of our deck-mount faucets, in traditional and contemporary styles, are available as wall-mount faucets.
See all wall-mount faucets.


Beverage


Dispensing clean, filtered drinking water, beverage faucets bring a new level of convenience to the kitchen. We offer both cold-water systems and hot-water systems for instant tea or cocoa. A filtration system is required.
See all beverage/water filtration faucets.


Pot Filler


Wonderfully convenient for the home cook, wall- or deck-mount pot fillers are installed next to or above a stovetop, giving you quick access to water without having to transfer pots back and forth to the sink.
See all pot-filler faucets.


Accessories


We offer accessories in styles and finishes that complement our faucets and add to the functionality of your sink area. Soap/lotion dispensers, sidesprays, drains and strainers, as well as air gap and faucet hole covers are all available.
See all kitchen accessories.


Sidespray


This small spray nozzle is completely separate from the faucet, connected to a pullout hose for full flexibility and functionality when spraying dishes or cleaning the inside of the sink. Great with bridge or traditional swing-spout faucets.


Escutcheons


An escutcheon is a simple ornamental plate that allows you to install a single-handle faucet on a three-hole sink. Most of our single-handle faucets have an escutcheon model available, which is perfect if you’d like to change from a two-handle faucet but still love the look of your sink.

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Kohler: How to Shop for Toilets


As you shop for a new toilet, there are a few things you’ll want to consider along with style. We’ve listed the main features and amenities here, but you can also refer to the glossary for additional definitions of terms.


One- vs. Two-Piece Toilets


One-piece toilets integrate tank and bowl into a seamless, space-saving design that is easy to clean. Some low-profile models can be installed under a vanity extension when space is at a premium. Because of their special design detail, most one-piece KOHLER toilets ship with a complementary Quiet-Close™ toilet seat with Quick-Release™ functionality.
Two-piece toilets feature the traditional design of a separate tank and bowl. Two- and three-bolt installation systems provide a sturdy, level connection between the tank and bowl, making installation easy.
See all one-piece toilets.
See all two-piece toilets.


Bowl Shape


Compact elongated one-piece toilet designs enable an elongated bowl to fit in a round-front space.
Elongated bowls provide added room and comfort for adults. These will have the abbreviation “EB.”
Round-front bowls require less space and are good for small children. These are also referred to as “plain bowls” with the abbreviation “PB."
See all compact elongated toilet bowls.
See all elongated toilet bowls.
See all round-front toilet bowls.


Comfort Height® Toilets


Comfort Height toilets, approximately 2 inches taller than traditional toilets, make sitting down and standing up easier. Toilets that measure between 17 and 19 inches in height from the floor to the top of the seat are considered Comfort Height toilets, whereas traditional toilets measure below 17 inches in height. Many Comfort Height toilets are also ADA-compliant when installed per the applicable guidelines.
See all Comfort Height toilets.


Gallons Per Flush


From 1.6 to 0.6, the KOHLER toilet offering features a range of gallons-per-flush options to meet your household’s needs. If you’re searching for a high-efficiency toilet to save water and reduce monthly water bills, we offer water-saving toilets in both gravity-fed and assisted-flush models.


Flushing Technologies


We offer multiple flushing technologies to meet the needs of different homes and bathrooms – standard single-flush, dual-flush and assisted-flush. You can choose from any one of our flushing options and expect the same great performance.
See all gravity-flush toilets.
See all assisted-flush toilets.


Toilets with Concealed & Skirted Trapways


Most toilets have an exposed trapway that's often hard to clean because of its location behind the bowl. Toilets with a concealed trapway feature a smooth surface at the back of the toilet where the trapway would normally be visible. Skirted trapways go a step further and offer a clean line from front to back. Both concealed and skirted trapways simplify cleaning.
See all toilets with concealed & skirted trapways.

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Delta Kitchen Faucets & Fixtures


Your kitchen faucet works hard. Filling pots. Washing dishes. Rinsing food. But could it do more? Many homeowners are making their kitchens even more hardworking by selecting kitchen faucets that help them use water smarter.
Touch kitchen faucets like our Touch2O® Technology make cleaning up messy hands easy. Beverage faucets let the kids get a cold drink while you’re washing the dishes. And pull down faucets deliver water right where you need it. Delta has a range of kitchen faucets—in finishes to suit every preference—so you can customize your kitchen around your needs.

Delta Bathroom Faucets


Bathroom faucets (also known as lavatory faucets or sink faucets) are central to even the smallest bathrooms. That’s why replacing your bath faucet is one of the quickest and easiest ways to update a bathroom.
Delta faucets pair inspirational design with innovations to anticipate your needs, like a touch bath faucet featuring our Touch2O® Technology. Our bathroom faucets come in a range of styles and features to give you maximum design and function flexibility. Single handle or two handle? Widespread or wall mount? Bronze finish or stainless finish? Delta has a bathroom faucet for every preference.