Conservation Mart, Author at Energy & Water Conservation Blog

How to Insulate that Folding Attic Stairway

Posted on 03/06/201306/03/2023 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 2nd floor of your house frigid. How to fix it? In 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

Saving Made Simple with A Programmable Timer

Posted on 02/12/201306/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

There is almost no better feeling than to be in total control of the way your money is spent, agreed? It is very much possible to get this feeling each time the energy bill arrives. 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

How and Where to Use Black Foam

Posted on 01/22/201310/25/2023 by Conservation Mart

Need an outside solution to poor insulation on your home? If you’re a fan of easy DIY projects, consider insulating the outside with black foam — an easily installed, quick and efficient sealant. There are Read More

Stay Warm and Save with Window Air Conditioner Covers

Posted on 01/04/201310/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

During the hotter months of the year, there is often nothing more comforting than knowing you have a working air conditioning unit. If this unit is of the indoor wall variety, that comfort can easily Read More

Replacing an Incandescent Reflector with a CFL Flood

Posted on 01/03/201306/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

There are at least 30 light fixtures in the average home, with a significant amount of them being reflector lights. Also known as flood lights, these bulbs are generally used in recessed ceiling and outdoor Read More

Keep Cold Air Out and Warm Air In with Plastic Windows

Posted on 12/26/201210/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

As the year draws to a close, people are planning various parties, decorating their homes, and coming up with resolutions they’re sure to break within the first few months of the new year. It also Read More

A Bathroom Fan Timer Helps Ventilate and Save

Posted on 12/04/201210/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

The easiest way to save energy (and ultimately money) throughout the home is to regain control of the way the energy is being used. When you ventilate the bathroom, how often do you take into Read More

Sealing Gaps with Exterior Door Weatherstripping

Posted on 11/09/201206/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

Call them cracks, gaps, leaks or however you want to see it, but any opening that allows air through the door adds stress to your energy bill. Prevent air leaks by sealing gaps with exterior Read More

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