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Measuring Shower Water Usage Helps Save Water

Posted on 03/18/201106/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

How many times a day is the shower run at your home? How long is each shower? A shower can be a great way to unwind after a long day of work or school. It Read More

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

Reduce Water Use: Install a Flow Control Valve for Commercial Kitchens

Posted on 09/02/201010/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

The school cook, professional chef in a five star restaurant, and the large scale caterer understand the importance of water in a kitchen. Water use in a commercial setting accumulates much faster than residential kitchen 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

Spray Foam Insulation Kits: Worth the Weight in Foam

Posted on 05/24/201001/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

The price of everything seems to be going up these days, with the cost of energy being no exception. Spikes in energy bills are especially noticeable during extreme weather months. This is because the majority Read More

Water Saving Kit: Instant Way to Save Water and Dollars

Posted on 03/30/201006/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

When we turn on the news often we are greeted with images of the immense damage that has been done to our planet. Among the many crises we now face, lack of water conservation is Read More

Chimney Balloon… An Ideal Way to Stop Drafts from Your Chimney

Posted on 03/18/201010/25/2023 by Conservation Mart

When weatherizing the home, homeowners often consider sealing outlets, wall switches, windows, and doors. However, many homeowners never consider weatherizing their chimney, as with a chimney balloon. While Jolly Old St. Nick is sneaking in Read More

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