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5 Things You Should Know About DIY Spray Foam Insulation

Posted on 09/05/201205/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

Spray foam is to your home like a cap is to a bottle of soda – keeping air from leaving and coming out, but the mysteries of spray foam don’t begin and end there. In Read More

Choosing Circular Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Posted on 08/09/201210/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

It can be difficult replacing a circline CFL. Circular fluorescent light bulbs differ in many ways and sometimes come with manufacture-only specifics. So which one is right for your light fixture, and how can you Read More

DIY Spray Foam Insulation: A Cost Effective Way to Insulate

Posted on 07/31/201206/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

With the intense rise of heat and humidity, energy conservation for homeowners is more significant than ever. Homeowners are finding an increase in their energy bills and are unaware that they can reduce costs by Read More

Insulating Outside with Pur Black Foam

Posted on 07/06/201210/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

There are a number of cracks and gaps located inside the home that let the air from outside come in. This leads to extreme energy loss, which in turn results in higher energy bills. Just Read More

Installing an Attic Tent to Reduce Energy Loss at Home

Posted on 06/19/201206/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

How often would you like the air from the attic to mix with the air in the living area of your home? Unless your attic is properly ventilated and insulated, the answer is probably never, Read More

Recycling is Good but Reusing is Even Better!

Posted on 06/13/201206/13/2012 by Conservation Mart

Recycling materials for further use is wonderful. However it still requires energy to transport the original materials to a sorting facility and then more energy to process it. And yet more energy to distribute it Read More

Comparing 2 Part Spray Foam to 1 Component Spray Foam

Posted on 05/25/201205/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

As the season of extreme temperatures gets closer, have you given any consideration as to how you can regulate the cost of energy? Applying spray foam insulation in the rooms that are poorly insulated, such Read More

How to Install Outlet Insulation in Your Home or Building

Posted on 03/11/201210/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

Electrical outlets located on exterior walls can act as a gateway for air leaks and energy loss. In fact, this source is responsible for approximately five percent of all energy loss experienced in the average Read More

The Smoke Pencil is a Non-Hazardous Way to Detect Leaks

Posted on 03/02/201201/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1950’s sci-fi flick, a smoke pencil is a battery-operated machine that uses smoke to help homeowners and HVAC contractors find air leaks and drafts in the home. To Read More

How to Choose Door Sweeps for Exterior Doors

Posted on 01/30/201206/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

When there are gaps in the door, air comes in whether the door is opened or closed. This leads to heat and energy loss, which leads to higher energy bills. Door sweeps for exterior doors Read More

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