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How to Fit an Aerator into Your Faucet

The average household faucet consumes over 2 gallons of water each minute it is left on. This may sound small, until you consider this can equal up to 3,000 gallons of wasted water each year. Read More

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Outdoor LED Flood Light vs. LED Spotlight

When doing an outdoor lighting project, there are so many options to choose from. Among all available lights, the most energy efficient are easily the ones with LED technology. Once you know LED is the way to go, you have to know what beam you need, how wide of a beam is necessary, and how to calculate the beam spread you’ll need. Let’s take a look at a few of the key differences between an LED flood light and the LED spotlight.

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Replacing Fluorescents with T8 LED Light Bulbs to Power Up and Save

According to the US Energy Information Administration, lighting accounts for 10% of total energy consumption in commercial buildings. This includes schools, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and other industrial spaces. Limiting the amount of energy lost from Read More

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Using A Tier 2 Power Strip for Advanced Savings

One of the simplest way to combat this phantom energy use is with a tier 2 power strip. These advanced devices are highly intuitive, and can be used in both residential and commercial environments.

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Damp Rated LED Bulbs vs. Wet Rated LED Bulbs

Understanding the difference between damp rated LED bulbs and wet rated LED bulbs will allow you to remain safe when installing them in fixtures for your home or business.

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Benefits of Q-Lon Door Seal Installation

The door of a home is where we let in and welcome family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also where we let in air leaks, insects and moisture. Unlike loved ones, these can come into the Read More

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What Exactly is A GU24 Bulb?

Compared to incandescent light bulbs, CFLs are obviously the more energy efficient choice. They require 75% less energy to operate, generate light instead of heat, and last up to 10 times longer, which reduces the Read More

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PL Lamps: What Are They and How to Find the Right One

This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. PL fluorescent lamps have been in the conservation game for a while. Specifically named for the original creator/manufacturer, this lighting solution is both easy on Read More

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CFL to LED Conversion for Pin Lamps

This post has been updated from its original version. PL lamps, given their name by their originator, Philips Lighting, have been in the game for many years now. These pin-based lamps are widely used and Read More

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Comparing the 13W GU24 Bulb to Incandescent Bulbs

This post has been updated from its original 2012 version. Compact fluorescent lamps use significantly less energy than incandescent bulbs, and use energy to produce only light. In comparison, incandescents use a great deal of Read More