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Recent rainfall in California has helped the drought situation, but the state needs "11 trillion [galleons] just to get back to our normal, dry conditions," not in total rainfall, which is 60 trillion annually, but in unused water that goes into "storage,"  NASA scientist Jay Famigliett tells the LA Times.  California uses most of this annual rainfall, so reaching this goal may prove difficult.  Whether you are a California residen …

Our popular moisture sensors are on sale now on Amazon Prime - a $10 value for only $7.19.  Customers describe this device as a low price meter that does the job quickly and accurately.   Using a moisture meter allows you to water your plants in a more regular, cost effective, and environmentally friendly way.  The meter measures moisture content in the soil, and indicates when it is time to water your plants.  It uses …

California Falls Short of Water Conservation Goals, says ABC News.  According to the article, although it is raining now, California would need 150% of its usual rainfall per year to recover. Californian officials are unclear on why the state hasn't been more successful in meeting it's water conservation goals.  Governor Jerry Brown requested a 20% reduction in water use, but the best the state has achieved is an 11% reduction in A …

As it gets later into winter, you may start noticing drafts in your house:  the movement of air through gaps under doors, through windows, and even through outlets and gaskets.  It's already December, but there's still plenty of time to save on your heating bill and conserve energy - of course, the sooner you act, the more energy and money you'll save!  For the cost of a lunch, you can save the whole winter, and be greener and warm …