Conservation Mart

Factors to Consider When Choosing A GU24 Bulb

Compact fluorescent lights, which are commonly referred to as CFLs, continue to gain popularity as interest increases in energy efficiency and its positive effect on energy costs. CFLs are available in a variety of bases for use in a number of fixtures, w... Read >

Understanding and Saving With Do It Yourself Spray Foam Insulation

Insulating walls, ceilings, and floors protects the shell of a home from a very cunning enemy: air leaks. Air leaks are cracks and gaps located throughout a home that allow air from outside to mix with air from inside. This leads to energy loss, less cont... Read >

Toilet Water Conservation: 4 Ways to Save

In the average home, the bathroom accounts for the majority of indoor water use. In the average bathroom, the majority of the water used is accounted for by the toilet. Standard toilets use from three to five gallons of water with each flush, with older m... Read >

5 Weatherization Supplies That Help Lower Energy Bills

In most homes, there are enough cracks and gaps located throughout to have a negative impact on the way a home feels, as well as how much it costs to make the home feel just right. These cracks and gaps become a gateway for outside air to come into the ho... Read >

DIY Spray Foam Insulation Provides Many Benefits for a Home

During the colder months, affectionately coined “the most wonderful time of the year,” people seem to generally be in higher spirits, right? Unfortunately for many homeowners, this elevation does not begin and end with emotions. The colder months of the y... Read >

Exhaust Fan Timers Provide A Simple Way to Save Energy

After a long day, sometimes there is nothing better than a good shower, right? Afterwards, you turn on the exhaust fan to prevent moisture. An hour later, you’ve made something to eat, watched an episode of Glee, and called your friend to chat about it. Y... Read >

Solar Powered Attic Ventilation Cools the Attic without Wasting Money

There are many ways to stay cool and comfy during summer: eating ice cream, drinking lemonade, and sitting near a fan, to name a few. If your home has an attic, do you ever consider staying cool up there when it’s hot out? For most, the answer is a resoun... Read >

Using Spray Foam Insulation Kits to Effectively Insulate a Home

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 of energy costs in a home come from heating a... Read >

GU24 Bulbs: The Other Pin-Based CFL

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 amount of time and money spent on replace... Read >

Energy Saving Kits Provide Many Ways to Conserve

In 2009, the generation of electricity in the United States made up 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide is one of the four major greenhouse gases, and is the one that is most often emitted from homes. There are simple ways to ma... Read >

The Benefits of Water Conservation Kits

Were you aware that over 90 percent of all water that enters a home ends up down a drain? Consider how many times the shower is run, a faucet is left on, or a toilet is flushed, and this number may begin to seem less unbelievable. When we complete tasks t... Read >

Rope Caulk Is a Quick and Easy Way to Seal Windows

The winter holiday festivities and vacations have (unfortunately) come to an end, but the freezing temperatures are here to stay a bit longer. During the cold weather months, drafts can easily slip into a home, and heat can easily slip out. Among the most... Read >

Door Weatherstripping - Easy Way to Save Energy

The cold weather season is in full effect. This means holiday music, festive lighting, baking oddly shaped cookies with the little ones, and if your home is not properly insulated, this also means higher heating costs. One of the most obvious sources of h... Read >

Water Heater Timers, Appliance and Pool Timers – All Handy Devices for Saving Energy

The United States Department of Energy states that as much as 12 percent of the average income goes toward paying utility bills. Devices such as water heaters and lights are constantly in operation, constantly using energy. Installing timers throughout th... Read >

A Silently Leaking Toilet Tank Speaks Volumes in Water & Money Wasted

According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), toilets are responsible for approximately 27 percent of the water used in homes on a daily basis. The amount of water used by toilets is only increased when there is a leak. A leaking toilet tank c... Read >