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Should You Really Put a Brick In Your Toilet to Save Water?

Toilets account for nearly 30% of household water use according to the EPA, which means that replacing old ones with newer, more efficient models can take a serious bite out of your water bill. Unfortunately, the significant up-front costs are a dealbreaker for lots of people, leading some to embrace creative water-saving solutions—like putting a brick in the tank.