Conservation Mart, Author at Conservation Mart Blog

5 Cost Effective Ways to Weatherproof Windows

Posted on 11/08/201310/19/2023 by Conservation Mart

Your windows are your first line of defense against the winter cold or summer heat. Air leaks, gaps, or cracks in your windows let outside weather sneak into your home, and can raise your energy Read More

Savings and Staying Warm with Window Air Conditioner Covers

Posted on 10/17/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Air conditioners can be a gift from the heavens during sticky summer months, but as the seasons roll into cooler weather, those same air conditioners are a silent source of energy and monetary waste. Prevent Read More

Bubble vs. Needle Spray Aerators

Posted on 09/23/201310/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

In deciding the right low flow aerator, you have a choice in the water flow stream. You can select between a bubble or aerated stream and a Needle spray. Both restrict water flow, but the Read More

Smoke Pencil: What it is and How it Helps Save Energy

Posted on 09/19/201306/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

While it may sound like the latest craze in runway makeup, the smoke pencil has benefits far beyond the superficial. What does it do? Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1980’s sci-fi flick, this Read More

LED Recessed Lighting Options

Posted on 06/27/201310/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

Recently, I decided to replace the ugly fluorescent tubes in kitchen with recessed lighting. I wanted to go with a LED recessed lighting retrofit because of the energy savings and also because they’re finally becoming very affordable. There Read More

Simple Ways to Save Water for Toilets

Posted on 06/24/201310/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

If you’re not mindful, that large bowl of water waiting to be flushed will take your money with it. 30% of the water used in your home is dedicated to the toilet alone. To make Read More

The Many Benefits of Duct Sealing

Posted on 05/13/201306/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

While checking every nook and cranny for possible air leaks, it can be easy to forget some of the bigger culprits right in our faces. Air ducts are placed throughout the house to bring heat Read More

3 Places to Insulate with an Attic Stairway Cover

Posted on 04/25/201301/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

So you have an attic on the top level of your house and it’s leaking gobs of cold air out in the winter — making the second floor of your house frigid. How to fix Read More

5 Important Facts About GU24 Bulbs

Posted on 02/18/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

With incandescent light bulbs going the way of the Canadian penny, the time to learn about GU24 lamps is now. These consumer-friendly light bulbs are quickly becoming the new standard for energy efficient lighting, so Read More

Cut Lighting Costs with an Occupancy Sensor

Posted on 02/05/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Have you ever experienced the sense of relief that comes with turning the lights on after a sudden nighttime power outage? Motion sensors, or occupancy sensors, bring the same relief and don’t require an act Read More

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