Conservation Mart, Author at Energy & Water Conservation Blog

Simple Ways to Save Water in the Shower

Posted on 07/10/201306/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

Sometimes a bubble bath just can’t compare to a steady stream of water, but getting caught up in a shower could be wasteful in more ways than you realize. Thankfully, there are many ways to 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

Simple Ways to Save Water in the Kitchen

Posted on 06/19/201306/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

Though the kitchen can sometimes double as a family room – with all the laughter and delicious smells mingling together – , having family-sized water waste is no one’s idea of a good time. Luckily, Read More

Safety and Saving with LED Exit Signs

Posted on 05/28/201302/02/2024 by Conservation Mart

Over the years, the use and knowledge of LED lighting has expanded beyond energy enthusiasts and met the masses, but there are one or two areas where the use of energy efficient lighting is overlooked. Read More

What is CRI for LED Bulbs?

Posted on 05/17/201306/09/2023 by Conservation Mart

LED, color temperature, light source, lumens: it’s easy to get confused by all the acronyms and technical jargon used in the world of energy-saving lighting — but trust that you won’t be stumped by the 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

Can a CFL Be Used with A Timer, Photocell, or Motion Sensor?

Posted on 04/11/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

It takes complex technology to get compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) to save 75% more energy than incandescent lighting, but is this same technology limited when it comes to lighting controls such as timers, photocells, and Read More

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing LED Reflectors

Posted on 03/18/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

The light-emitting diode, or LED, has been in existence for a while — your digital clock and flashlight have been using it for years, but only recently have LEDs been considered as the primary source Read More

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