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Simple Ways to Weatherize: Electrical Outlet Insulation Prevents Outlet Drafts

Posted on 10/28/201106/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

Electrical outlets are small in size, yet can have a significant impact on the way a home feels, and the amount of money spent on energy throughout the year. When it is cold outside, if Read More

Simple Ways to Weatherize: Use Window Air Conditioner Covers to Stop Air Leakage

Posted on 10/12/201110/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a Read More

Simple Ways to Weatherize: How to Pick the Correct Size Attic Tent

Posted on 09/30/201101/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

During extreme weather months, the attic tends to be the area of the home that gets the coldest. This is because most attics are not well insulated, and are either too hot or too cold. Read More

Simple Way to Weatherize: Interior Storm Windows for Window Insulation

Posted on 09/26/201110/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

There are a number of great ways to reduce unwanted air infiltration around the home. In addition to the v seal weatherstrip we discussed earlier, interior storm windows also help reduce the amount of cool Read More

Simple Way to Weatherize: V Seal Weatherstrip Reduces Drafts in Winter

Posted on 09/18/201110/19/2023 by Conservation Mart

Pick a window in your house. When you place your hand next to it, do you feel a draft coming in? If you do, you are facing an insulation problem. Windows that are not properly Read More

Spray Foam Insulation: An Economical Way to Insulate Your Basement

Posted on 09/09/201106/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

As we approach winter, are you among the homeowners who are thinking of how to limit the number of indoor drafts that are common during cold weather months? Reducing the amount of cold air coming Read More

Weatherproofing Doors Makes for a More Comfy Home and Wallet

Posted on 08/31/201101/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

Trying to heat the whole neighborhood? Doors by their definition are meant to be opened … and closed. When in use, it is the single largest hole in your home insulation. So make sure when Read More

Water Saving Aerators: A Mindless way to Save Money!

Posted on 07/29/201106/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

The bathroom faucet is the area in the bathroom where the least amount of water is used. However, standard faucet aerators can also be a significant source of water waste. The average bathroom faucet tap Read More

How to Weatherproof Your Electrical Outlets

Posted on 07/19/201106/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, Read More

Choosing the Perfect Light Color and Light Brightness

Posted on 03/29/201110/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are produced to conserve energy, unlike their incandescent counterparts. For example, a 13-watt CFL is manufactured to replace a 60-watt incandescent, using only 22% of the power that the incandescent needs. Read More

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