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The St. Louis Handyman on Living Green

Conserve energy, live healthier, save money. These are all ideals Americans should strive for. But it’s tough to make a case for buying bottled water. After all, the bottle has come to represent waste and worry. From production cost, to concerns about leaching chemicals in the landfill. Still, the convenience and taste make an alluring combination. How can you get both without adding to a growing problem?
The simplest and least expensive way to filter you home’s water is with a pitcher or drinking bottle equipped with an integrated filter, usually under $25.00. The next step up is purifying the water at the kitchen sink. This requires a point of use system, and can be installed by the St. Louis handyman for a small fee. It mounts under the sink and is attached to your faucet spout. They range from $100.00 to $500.00 dollars and can be switched to unfiltered water as needed. A whole house water treatment system allows you to brush your teeth with pure water, but keep in mind you’ll also be using it to flush toilets-at a cost of several thousand dollars for some systems.
If cold portable drinking water is your main goal, a refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser may meet your needs. Andy, the handyman in St. Louis, can install a filter that is in line with your ice-maker and water dispenser to your refrigerator. They are relatively inexpensive. Which ever approach you choose, use a refillable bottle made of stainless steel, considered to be the most eco-friendly option. These are some clear choices that all of us can use to live green,cut down on trash, conserve energy, live healthier and save money!!!