SEE PASSIVELY HEATED UNDERGROUND HOUSES CAN BE BEAUTIFUL TOO!

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Buck then went on to explain how this rather incredible savings is made possible. "Water typically flows from a conventional shower head at the rate of eight to ten gallons per minute. Leave that shower running for 10 minutes or more, and you've just used 100 gallons of water . . . much of it heated. The average rate of flow from a SaverShower head, on the other hand, is only 2.2 gallons per minute. Let it run for the same length of time . . . and you've cut your water and water-heating bill for the bath by at least 60 %."

"Yes, but . . . " we immediately yes-butted, "it looks to us as if you'll also cut your skintingling enjoyment of the shower by at least the same 60 %. And it also seems logical to suppose that—to get clean—you'll probably have to stay under the spray at least 60% longer."

Well sir, there was only one way Buck could cap the discussion . . . and he had it at his fingertips. Digging into his pocket, he pulled out two SaverShowers and said. "Here. Test 'em yourself. Get a gallon container and a watch or clock with a second hand and see how quickly your present shower head fills the bucket. Next, install a SaverShower and time it. Then bathe with the thing and you tell me whether or not you find the bath satisfying and how long it takes you to get clean."

Two of MOTHER's people—Emerson Smyers and Roger Hoffmann (sweaty Roger, the guy who runs 12 miles a day)—accepted the challenge. Both took a SaverShower home, both tried the gizmo, and both reported: The shower felt great . . . every bit as refreshing as before the installation. And, while it took the same amount of time as usual to get clean, the SaverShower bath definitely consumed a lot less water."

But don't take Roger's and Emerson's word for it: Get your own SaverShower and see for yourself. A deluxe head is available for $12.95, a standard model for $9.95, and a sink aerator (which will allow you to save in the kitchen too) sells for $1.95 from Solar-Earth Energy, Inc., Dept. TMEN, 1695 Kenny Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43212. Include an additional 75¢ (shipping and handling) for each shower head or aerator you order and tell 'em MOTHER sent you.

And Roger and Emerson, you can bring back the test SaverShowers now. Roger . . . Emerson. Hey, you guys! Remember those shower heads that we gave you to test? Roger . . . Emerson?

EDITOR'S NOTE: If you like the house you see here, you'll be pleased to learn that MOTHER has made some special arrangements with SEE, Inc. Working drawings of the home (suitable for presentation to the VA, mortgage institutions, zoning boards, etc.) are available from Mother's House Plans, P. 0. Box A, East Flat Rock, N.C. 28726. A single set of the plans is $100, and four sets are ,BIAS. A materials list is also available, when ordered with the drawings, for an additional $10. Orders will be sent just class.

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