Don’t let that cold water go down the drain. It takes about 2.5 gallons for the average shower to warm up in the morning. Capture that water with a bucket or wash tub, then transfer it to your garden.

Put a bucket in your shower to collect the water used to get hot water to the shower and the water you use while showering. If you take long showers you may need 2 buckets. Use this water to flush the ...