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Choosing a Shower Timer for Saving Water at Home

Posted on 07/20/201205/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

It can be very easy to hop into the shower and lose all track of time. As relaxing as a shower is, it also contributes significantly to both water and water heating costs. Being aware 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

Insulating with Duct Mastic Helps You Save in Summer

Posted on 06/25/201210/31/2023 by Conservation Mart

As the high temperatures across the country start to set records, what steps have you taken to reduce the amount of money being spent to cool your home? For many, the answer is insulating the 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

Quickly Save Water Using a Toilet Tank Bank

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

The bathroom accounts for the majority of indoor water use in the average home. Of all the water-consuming fixtures in the bathroom, the toilet wastes the most water. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 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

Weatherizing with White Vinyl Tape

Posted on 05/11/201210/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

A variety of tapes are used when attempting to weatherproof the home. Duct and foil tapes, for example, are commonly utilized for sealing leaky ductwork. The Venture Tape 460, also referred to as white vinyl Read More

Low Flow Devices to Save Water at Home

Posted on 05/04/201206/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

Together, faucets and showers account for approximately 33 percent of residential water use in the average home. Showers represent about 17 percent of water use, and faucets make up about 16 percent. Limiting the amount Read More

Closed Cell Foam Vs. Open Cell Foam: What’s The Difference?

Posted on 04/26/201210/25/2023 by Conservation Mart

Applying spray foam insulation to ceilings and walls is one of the best ways to insulate against drafts and outside air during extreme weather months, especially in rooms such as the attic and basement. Sealing Read More

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