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title: "Water & Outside"
url: https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/water-and-outside/
description: "Rainwater, drainage, fixtures and the ground immediately around the building."
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# Water & Outside

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|  | [Rainwater Butts And Downpipes](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/rainwater-butts-and-downpipes/)Collecting roof water at the downpipe and keeping the overflow away from the wall. | WO-01 | Straightforward   Spring |
|  | [Low Flow Taps And Showers](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/low-flow-taps-and-showers/)Fitting aerators and restrictors so fittings use less water without feeling weaker. | WO-02 | Straightforward   Any season |
|  | [Drainage And Ground Levels](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/drainage-and-ground-levels/)Getting surface water to run away from the building rather than sit against it. | WO-03 | Moderate   Warm, dry weather |
|  | [Planting, Mulch And Shade](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/planting-mulch-and-shade/)Using planting and ground cover to hold moisture and shade the hottest elevations. | WO-04 | Straightforward   Autumn |

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