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How Shower GPM Impacts Your Home

Posted on 03/07/201102/02/2024 by Conservation Mart

Do you know how old your home and its plumbing fixtures are? The standard shower head in a home built before 1992 uses approximately five shower gallons per minute. For a family of four taking Read More

Electrical Outlet Insulation for Quick Energy Savings

Posted on 12/22/201001/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

During winter, can you feel cold air coming in through electrical outlets located on exterior walls? More often than not, outlets and wall switches are left out when insulating a home. This contributes to both Read More

Saying Goodbye to the Fireplace Draft with the help of a Chimney Balloon

Posted on 10/25/201006/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

For many, ushering in winter is financially stressful because of the increase in the energy bill, as the thermostat is being constantly manipulated to maintain a comfortable temperature during the colder months. When weatherproofing, people Read More

3 Ways to Reduce Drafts Coming From Your Windows This Winter

Posted on 09/15/201010/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Barbeques are over, pools are closed, and kids are back in school, signaling the end of summer and the fast approach of winter. When you prepare for the winter season, do you prepare your home Read More

A Fan Light Switch Prevents Molding and Saves Energy

Posted on 09/01/201010/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

How long do you keep the bathroom fan on after taking a shower? If it is on for less than 20 minutes, mold can build up over time, aggravating respiratory problems such as asthma, and Read More

Low Flow Showerheads – Find the Best Showerhead for Your Needs

Posted on 02/08/201002/02/2024 by Conservation Mart

Often people go into a store or online and purchase a showerhead only to realize it is not exactly the best fit for them. Here we have compiled for you a list of our most Read More

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.

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