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Take Baby Steps with Energy & Water Conserservation Kits

Posted on 02/02/201006/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

The world we live in today is much different than the world our grandparents, and to some extent even our parents, lived in. According to the HCF (Hinkle Charitable Foundation), in 2007 51% of electricity Read More

Calculating Board Feet with Spray Foam Insulation

Posted on 12/17/200910/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

When applying spray foam insulation it will tell you how much board feet it covers. e.g. two part foam kit for 200 board foot. What does that mean exactly? Will it cover 200 feet? How Read More

Weatherize Your Home: Cheap, Cheaper & Free Ways to Insulate your Windows

Posted on 12/09/200910/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

In the first installment of this blog we discussed weatherizing your home, starting with checking for air leaks. Now that youâ€™ve found the leaks, you need to cover them up. It would be great if you could do this without paying outrageous prices, right?

What Is CFL Color Temperature or CRI?

Posted on 11/12/200910/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Every year we see an increase in the interest people have in energy efficient products. Among such products is the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp), which is produced to replace. Some might worry that as a result of the CFL not consuming as much energy as the incandescent bulb, the options in brightness as well as color would be fewer. Once an understanding of the CFL color spectrum is gained, you will realize this is far from the truth.

Dual Flush Tank & Other Cheap Alternatives to Low Flow Toilets

Posted on 10/26/200905/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

Low flow toilets averaging around 1.6 gallons per minute are a great idea. But the return on investment period is long considering you’ll have to shell out at least $300 between the cost of the Read More

Polyurethane Spray Foam For DIYers

Posted on 10/06/200906/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Fixing drafty attics floors, basement walls, and other oddly opened areas has never been easier. What’s in a Spray Foam Kit? Spray foam kits for DIY projects generally consist of foam, instructions, a hose, and Read More

Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam vs. Open Cell Polyurethane Foam

Posted on 09/18/200905/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

So, what’s the difference? 90% closed cell polyurethane foam, R value of 6.8 The easiest way to think of foam is to think of it liked whipped cream in a can. Two components involved: the Read More

Sealing Air Ducts with Mastic

Posted on 06/21/200910/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

Summer’s here. Time to grill out, have some fun in the sun… and crank up the air conditioning. But before you do, you might want to check your ducts for leaks. Leaky ducts can cause Read More

Is Your Home Too Tight?

Posted on 05/06/200906/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

You’re bound and determined to cut down on your energy bill. You’ve caulked, sealed and weatherstripped until your house is tight as a drum. But wait – what about the air you breathe? Could you Read More

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With Backdraft Dampers

Posted on 04/24/200910/19/2023 by Conservation Mart

Have you ever visited a home where the air just smelled … stale? Maybe you have a room or two in your own home where the air isn’t as fresh as you’d like. Without optimal Read More

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