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March 27, 2026

Save on water and water heater costs

  • March 27, 2026
  • 4 replies
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With the high cost of utilities, I save by installing a shut-off valve on my showerhead. I get wet and use the valve to pause the water while I soap up, then turn it on again to rinse. Repeating this action between shampooing, conditioning etc. You can save a LOT of the cost of water and the cost of hot water heater energy use. I have been doing this for years and it really adds up. No more wasted water.

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SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
March 27, 2026

@SpencerH278484  Nicely done. You might want to copy this to the contest thread on savings. 

Conversationalist ⭐⭐
March 28, 2026

many medicare advantage programs offer free gym membership.  Most have showers.  May not be the same like a luxurious bath that you can soak for an hour.  Also when I plan for home shower/bath, I capture the water then use it for additional water needs like toilet flushing or garden.

sandy
Community Manager
April 2, 2026

@BtW751689

just a quick heads-up so you don’t miss out: to be entered into the Smart Saver Contest, your tip needs to be posted directly in the official contest thread.

 

You can post it here:
https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2661849/highlight/true#M9867

 

Feel free to copy and paste what you shared—would love to make sure your entry counts!

sandy
Community Manager
April 2, 2026

@SpencerH278484, just a quick heads-up so you don’t miss out: to be entered into the Smart Saver Contest, your tip needs to be posted directly in the official contest thread.

 

You can post it here:
https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2661849/highlight/true#M9867

 

Feel free to copy and paste what you shared—would love to make sure your entry counts!