New Year's Eve Traditions Around the World

As the year draws to a close, people around the globe gather to celebrate New Year's Eve in a variety of unique and colorful ways. From fireworks and feasts to symbolic rituals, these traditions reflect the diverse cultures and beliefs of different regions. Here are some of the most interesting New Year's Eve customs from around the world:

Spain: Eating 12 Grapes for Good Luck

In Spain, one of the most cherished New Year’s Eve traditions is eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight—one for each chime of the clock. The practice is said to bring good luck for each month of the upcoming year. In some regions, people even compete to eat all 12 grapes in time with the clock, a fun challenge that adds to the festive atmosphere.

Denmark: Smashing Plates

In Denmark, people celebrate by smashing old plates, particularly on the doorsteps of friends and family. The tradition symbolizes the elimination of bad luck, with the hope of making room for good fortune in the new year. The larger the pile of broken dishes, the more friends and good fortune you'll have in the coming year!

Brazil: Jumping Over Seven Waves

In Brazil, particularly in coastal cities like Rio de Janeiro, many people celebrate by wearing white for peace and jumping over seven waves at the beach at midnight. The number seven represents luck, and the ritual is a way of honoring the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea, Yemanjá, who is believed to bring prosperity and blessings.

Scotland: First Footing

In Scotland, the first person to enter your home after midnight is called the "first footer," and this person is believed to bring either good or bad luck for the year. The tradition of "first footing" involves offering gifts such as coal, bread, or whisky to the first visitor, symbolizing warmth, food, and good cheer for the year ahead. Traditionally, it’s best if the first footer is a tall, dark-haired man.

Colombia: Carrying an Empty Suitcase

In Colombia, many people take to the streets on New Year’s Eve with empty suitcases, hoping to attract travel opportunities in the coming year. This tradition is especially popular with those who dream of exploring new destinations or embarking on adventures in the year ahead.

Japan: Joya no Kane (The Bell Ringing)

In Japan, the New Year is welcomed with a deeply spiritual tradition. At midnight, Buddhist temples across the country ring their bells 108 times—one for each of the 108 human desires in Buddhist belief. This act symbolizes the purification of sins and the welcoming of a new, fresh start for the year.

Ecuador: Burning the "Año Viejo"

In Ecuador, people create effigies, known as "Año Viejo" (Old Year), out of old clothes, newspapers, and other materials. At midnight, these effigies are set on fire to symbolize the burning away of bad memories and regrets from the past year. It’s also common to write down wishes for the coming year and burn them along with the effigies.

Finland: Casting Lead

In Finland, a quirky tradition called "lead casting" (or "tin casting") takes place. People melt a small piece of lead and pour it into cold water, where it hardens into odd shapes. The shape of the hardened lead is then interpreted as a prediction for the coming year, with certain shapes representing good or bad luck.

Conclusion

No matter where you are in the world, New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate, reflect, and embrace the promise of a new year. Whether through eating grapes, jumping waves, or burning effigies, these traditions reflect the hope for a fresh start, good fortune, and a prosperous year ahead. In the new year if you are looking for new windows, siding, or doors please reach out to us to get your free quote!

Random Interesting Facts About Home Exterior Products

Welcome to today’s article! Today we are covering all sorts of interesting facts about exterior products. Keep reading to learn some very interesting facts. If you are in need of new windows, siding, or doors please contact us today for your free quote. 

Siding

Vinyl siding, which is a popular choice for exterior cladding on homes, was first introduced in the late 1950s as an alternative to aluminum siding. However, it only gained widespread popularity in the 1970s when improvements in manufacturing techniques and the development of more durable materials made it a more viable and attractive option for homeowners. Today, vinyl siding remains a prevalent choice due to its low maintenance requirements, versatility, and cost-effectiveness.

Door Knockers

The concept of a door knocker dates back thousands of years. In ancient Greece and Rome, door knockers were not only functional but also served as a symbol of the homeowner's status and wealth. They were often designed in intricate and decorative forms, such as animal heads or mythological figures.

Sliding Glass Doors

The concept of sliding glass doors can be traced back to ancient Roman architecture. The Romans were among the first to use large panes of glass in their buildings, and they also developed a rudimentary form of sliding doors known as "muralia." These early sliding doors were made of marble and were used in Roman houses and villas.

 

Invention of Glass Windows

It wasn't until the 17th century that glass windows became more widely accessible to the general population. The invention of the cylinder glass-blowing technique by Frenchman Bernard Perrot in 1688 revolutionized the glassmaking industry. This technique allowed for the production of larger, more uniform glass panes that could be used in windows.

 

House Wrap

Siding house wrap serves as an important weather-resistant barrier in modern construction. House wrap lightweight, water-resistant, and breathable material like Tyvek® which we use at Conservation Construction of Houston. Its primary function is to protect the underlying structure of the house from moisture infiltration, which can lead to mold, rot, and other water-related damage.

 

Door Knob Invention

The modern front door knob design can be attributed to Osbourn Dorsey, an African American inventor, who received a patent for his improved doorknob design on December 10, 1878. Dorsey's doorknob was an innovative improvement over previous designs, as it featured a unique shape that made it easier to grasp and turn. 

 

Keyless Door knob

The first keyless door knob, also known as a combination lock doorknob, was invented by an American inventor named James Sargent in the 19th century. Sargent received a patent for his innovative keyless lock design on April 26, 1881. James Sargent's keyless door knob featured a combination lock mechanism integrated into the knob itself, allowing users to unlock the door by entering the correct numerical combination instead of using a physical key.

 

Final Thoughts

Thank you for reading today’s article. We appreciate our dedicated readers and customers. Please reach out to us today for your free quote on any one of these amazing exterior products. 

 

Inspirational Home Improvement Quotes

At Conservation Construction of Houston we love to share our inspirational quotes with our customers. Home improvement is important and it’s a great way to add equity back into your home. Our products protect your home’s exterior. If you’re thinking about home exterior products we can help you out with a free quote, but you can always just draw inspiration from today’s article. Keep reading for some inspirational quotes on why home improvement is so important. 

 

"Home improvement is not just about making your house better; it's about making your life better within its walls." - Suzanne Schultz

 

"Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. Home improvement turns a house into a cherished sanctuary." - Unknown

 

It always seems impossible until it’s done. –Nelson Mandela

 

"Home improvement is an art that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, where every stroke of improvement paints a brighter future." - Anonymous

 

"Replacing windows is like giving your home a fresh set of eyes – it brightens the view, improves energy efficiency, and opens up a whole new perspective on comfort and beauty." - Unknown

 

"Your home's entry door is not just a gateway; it's a welcoming embrace that invites warmth, security, and a sense of belonging every time you cross its threshold." - Unknown

 

Design is coming to grips with one’s real lifestyle, one’s real place in the world. Rooms should not be put together for show but to nourish one’s well being. – Albert Hadley

 

"Home siding replacement is like giving your house a new suit of armor – it protects, enhances, and revitalizes the exterior, ensuring your home stands strong and proud for years to come." - Anonymous

 

"Home improvement is an investment that pays dividends beyond the tangible, for it nurtures comfort, fosters joy, and builds cherished memories that last a lifetime." - Unknown

 

Conclusions

As you can see to you, us, and others your home is where the heart is and it gives you inspiration everyday. You can inspire yourself with home improvement projects. If you are in need of window, siding, or door replacement services please contact us today to get your free quote. Please comment below with any inspirational quotes you thought we missed. 

Things To Know About Energy Efficiency

What exactly is Energy Efficiency? The definition of Energy Efficiency is: the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result. Energy-efficient homes use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances. They also feel more comfortable year round because the cold or hot air is not infiltrating inside and causing temperature fluctuations. If you’ve wanted to know more about energy efficiency for a while, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn about energy efficiency and your own home. What is costing you the most energy loss in your home? What can you do to improve the overall energy efficiency in your home? Keep reading to learn this and more. We’re confident that by the end of the article you’ll be much more versed in all things energy efficiency. 

 

Benefits Of Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency isn’t always at the forefront of most home improvement projects, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be. Using energy more efficiently is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and feeling more comfortable in your home. You might not even realize how much energy is escaping through inefficient windows, siding, and doors. 

 

Where Is Your Energy Escaping?

Identification of where the leaks are coming from is an important step to understand which products need to get replaced. Check if you can feel cold air coming in through your windows or doors. If there are clear gaps in either of these products, it’s well past time to get them replaced. Most people don’t know that old exterior products can suck up to 25% of your energy right out of the house. Implementation of new products like windows, siding, and doors can give you the energy saving properties you need to reduce your energy costs. They can save you so much money off your energy costs that you can literally measure the difference in your energy bills.  Our line of new exterior products can give you up to 40% off your total energy costs. 

 

New Exterior Products

One of the quickest and easiest ways to improve the overall energy efficiency in your home is switching out your exterior products. Switching to new energy efficient windows, siding, and doors can significantly reduce your energy costs. At Conservation Construction of Houston, we make it easy to get new exterior products. We give you a free quote, install the product, and clean up after ourselves. Once the product is installed you can start saving money immediately. 

 

Lifetime Warranties

All of our products come backed with Lifetime Limited Warranties as well. You’ll have products that function properly for decades. Unlike other companies out there our warranties truly last for decades. 

 

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve found this article useful in learning all about energy efficient products. Just remember that inefficient products could be leaking all your energy out through the cracks. New energy efficient products like windows, siding, and doors can save you up to 40% off your total energy costs. If you are in need of new exterior products keep Conservation Construction in mind. We offer free quotes and come to you to simplify the process. Thanks for reading today’s article. We will see you next week for another one! 

 

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from all of us at Conservation Construction of Houston. We truly hope you get special time with your family and friends this holiday season. We will be back at the beginning of the year with more content. For now, enjoy these last days of the year and be thankful for all you receive. 

In the new year if you are looking for exterior home replacement products like windows, siding, or doors you can contact us for your free quote! Thank you so much to all our customers and again, Happy Holidays! 

 

A Customer Thank You

As we approach this Thanksgiving holiday we just wanted to reach out to our customers and give them a warm and hearty thank you for this past year. Thank you for recommending us to friends and family. Thank you for supporting a local business. It is because of our customers that we have been able to thrive after this global pandemic.

 

We are grateful that we have been able to work with such dedicated manufacturers and staff. We are tremendously grateful to all of our employees who have put in the hard work this past year and truly helped the business grow and run effectively. 

 

With such dedicated staff we have just the right tools to get your Window, Siding, or Door Replacement project done the right way the first time. If you are in need of one of our services we are happy to help you out with a free in-home quote. Our products can reduce your energy costs and give you beauty as well as functionality. 

 

Finally, we are truly thankful that we’ve been able to work in the Houston area since 2011 and place so many windows, doors, and siding into so many homes. We love that we can give homeowners more energy efficiency and reduce their overall energy costs by up to 40% with our amazing products. 

 

Lastly, thank you so much again to all of our customers. We hope you and your family have a tremendous and stupendous Thanksgiving Day celebrating with friends and family. From all our family at Conservation Construction of Houston to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We will see you again next week for more knowledgeable articles on exterior home improvement. Wish someone a happy Thanksgiving in the comment section below. 

Inspirational Weekend Quotes

 

Today, everyone’s life is tense, that’s why we try to ease the stress with these fun Friday articles. Get some inspiration for the weekend with these quotes! If you are in need of new windows, siding, or doors please give us a call or go online for your free quote. 

 

1. Weekends are days to refuel your soul and to be grateful for the blessings that you have. — Unknown
2. “Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.” — Bill Watterson
3. "Each of us experiences defeats in life. We can transform defeat into victory if we learn from life’s whuppings." —Les Brown
4. “There are 365 days and 52 weekends in a year. Even if you are short on time off, you can still take weekend getaways. Does that count as a vacation? Of course it does.” — Anita Kaltenbaugh
5. “Why not try to relax your troubled mind by taking a walk in the park, or going on a weekend hiking trip with family or friends and enjoy the view? It can surely do wonders for a tired mind and soul.” — E.L. Herndon
6. "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else." — Charles Dickens
7. “Spend some time this weekend on home improvement; improve your attitude toward your family.” — Bo Bennett
8. It’s better to do something imperfectly than accomplish nothing perfectly. — Robert H Schuller
9. "But you do have choices about how you spend your time. Balancing what you need to do with what you want to do can lead to happiness and success." Stephen Hall
10. "What I do today is important as I am exchanging a day of my life for it!" —Unknown
11. Don't make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what's actually good for you." — Eric Thomas
12. Have a lovely weekend. Let go of our anxieties and worries so that you can be free. — Unknown
13. “The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you’re the pilot." — Michael Altshuler
14. “Go as far as you can see: when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther."— Thomas Carlyle
15. “Light tomorrow with today.” — Elizabeth Browning

 

We hope you’d enjoyed these quotes as much as we did. Share them with others and spread inspiration. If this got you inspired, comment below with your own favorite inspirational quotes. Again, if you are in need of new windows, siding, or doors, please give us a call or visit us online for your free quote. 

Houston Classic Exteriors

A true classic home exterior can make your house look brand new. What do we mean when we say Classic Exterior? We mean classic pieces that protect the outside of your home from the elements like windows, siding and doors. Here at Conservation Construction of Houston we are experts at home exterior remodels. Since we specialize in window, siding and door replacement, you can be confident that we will get your project done correctly. 

 

What You’ll Get

All of the products we sell have a vibrant color that stays beautiful in all weather conditions. This means you’ll have beautiful siding which doesn’t fade from the sun. You can count on a door which will stay colorful for years to come. You’ll also get products that you can depend on which are scratch, dent, and weather resistant. They function properly for their life to ensure easy movement and locking. You’ll get windows that slide easily and doors that function properly. Do you have windows and doors which function easily? If not, you may want to consider getting new home exterior items like these to have a safer, energy efficient and more beautiful home. 

 

Energy Efficiency

All of our products by themselves are energy efficient. We worked tirelessly to give our customers products that can significantly reduce their home energy costs. Our windows can reduce energy costs by up to 40% off. Combine it with new siding and doors there’s not telling how significantly your energy bill could drop. This leaves more money in your wallet to spend on what’s really important to you. 

 

Beauty

When we say beauty we don’t just mean in the vibrancy of color. Our windows are designed to have clear views. Cracked glass is such an eyesore, especially with old windows. New windows give you the clearest views possible while protecting your home from the harsh UV Rays. Here at Conservation Construction of Houston we use a specialty glass coating which sits on the glass and bounces harmful UV rays back outside. This means the inside of your home will stay beautiful longer. Your furniture and floor won’t get bleached. Considering how many people have to replace these items from sun bleaching it’s great news to know it won’t happen again. Both our windows and patio doors come with this specialty coating to have more coverage for your entire house. 

 

Lifetime Warranties

All of the products we sell at Conservation Construction of Houston are backed by Lifetime Limited Warranties. This means, no matter what happens to the products, we have it covered under the warranty. In addition, they are transferable warranties so if you ever sell the house they can be transferred to the new owners. You won’t find another warranty as good on the market today! 

 

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve learned a lot about Classic Home Exteriors. Are experts have the tools to help you get the best windows, siding and doors on the market today. Thank you so much for reading today’s article. If you are in need of new windows, siding and doors please visit our website for your free quote. Please comment below on your favorite part of the article. 

 

New Year's Quotes For 2022

Thank you for joining us for the last article of 2021. We hope all of you have a wonderful new year. In today’s article learn some cool quotes for the new year and get inspired for your own resolutions. Share these quotes with your friends and have a very Happy New Year!  

 

1. "Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." Alan Cohen
2. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis
3. “Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” —Jonathan Lockwood Huie
4. “You can get excited about the future. The past won’t mind.” Hillary DePiano
5. “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”  Benjamin Franklin
6. “It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” F. Scott Fitzgerald
7. “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” Carl Bard
8. Work on your strengths, not your weaknesses. How many of your New Year's resolutions have been about fixing a flaw? Jonathan Haidt
9. Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein
10. Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life. Robin Sharma
11. We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day. Edith Lovejoy Pierce
12. Be so busy loving your life that you have no time for hate, regret or fear. Unknown
13. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson 

 

Thank you so much for reading today’s article. If you are in need of a free quote for new windows, siding or doors please contact us here. We’d love to hear from you in any capacity, so please comment below! Thanks for reading and we will see you next year! 

Inspirational Holiday Quotes

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at Conservation Construction of Houston. We wanted to share some inspirational Holiday Quotes for the season. Keep reading to get some hope and joy to spread with others. 

 

1. When you choose joy you feel good. When you feel good you do good. When you do good it reminds others of what Joy feels like, and it just might inspire them to do good too. --Unknown
2. The Holiday Season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us. --Terri Marshall
3. We make a living by what we make. We make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill
4. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. --Helen Keller
5. Happiness will never come to those who don’t appreciate what they already have. --Unknown
6. A holiday isn’t a holiday without plenty of freedom and fun. -- Louisa May Alcott
7. The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing each other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts become for us the magic of the holidays. -- WC Jones. 
8. Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. -- Hamilton Wright Mabie
9. Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.  --Kahlil Gribran
10. Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. --Edith Sitwell
11. Love the giver more than the gift. --Bringham Young
12. May your walls know joy,  may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility. --Mary Anne
13. And now we welcome the new year full of things that have never been. -- Maria Rilke
14. There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind. --C.S. Lewis. 
15. Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. --Benjamin Franklin

 

Final Thoughts

 

What is your favorite quote this time of year? Please comment below with your favorite quotes of the season. If you are in need of new windows, siding or doors please click here for your free quote. 

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Happy Thanksgiving From Conservation Construction of Houston. We hope your holiday is filled with joy, peace and lots of good eats! A very big thank you to all of our customer for making Conservation Construction of Houston part of your neighborhoods. It is our joy to see new windows, siding and doors on all types of houses in the Houston area. We are so grateful to you all! So, thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving! We will see you next week for another amazing article! Thanks! 

Thanksgiving Quotes

 

As we enter this season of thankfulness we thought we’d share some of our favorite quotes about Thanksgiving before next week’s festivities. We would like to say a tremendous thank you to all of our customers over the past years. You all mean so much to our business and keep it prosperous. We could not be more thankful for you! 

 

A thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continuously surround us. -James E Faust

 

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more! If you focus on what you don’t have you’ll never ever have enough --Oprah Winfrey 

 

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. --Marcel Proust

 

Gratitude turns what you have into enough. --Unkonwn 

 

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. --William Arthur Ward

 

Thanksgiving Day is one fine opportunity to shower your love and gratitude on the world. --Amy MerCree

 

Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s what it’s called the present. -- Bil Keane

 

The Thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. --William Blake

 

A moment of gratitude makes a difference in your attitude. --Bruce Wilkinson

 

Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life. --Rumi

 

We truly hope you’ve enjoyed these Thanksgiving Quotes. What are you grateful for this year? Let us know in the comments below. As always if you are in need of window, siding or door replacement we are happy to help you out with a free quote. Get your free quote by visiting our website here. 

A very happy Halloween from all of us at Conservation Construction of Houston. In celebration of the holiday weekend we thought we’d amuse you with some fun jokes and quotes! Keep reading to get a good laugh. If you are in need of Windows, Siding or Doors please contact us through our website. 

 

Jokes

1. Why don’t mummies take time off? They’re afraid to unwind
2. How can you tell when a vampire has been in a bakery? All the jelly has been sucked out of the jelly doughnuts.
3. What do you call two witches who live together? Broom-mates!
4. Why was Cinderella bad at football? Because she had a pumpkin for a coach.
5. I would make a skeleton joke, but you wouldn't find it very humerus.
6. What’s it like being kissed by a vampire? It’s a pain in the neck.
7. Where do fashionable ghosts shop? Bootiques.
8. What do you call a skeleton who lays around all day? Lazy bones.
9. What is a recess at a mortuary called? A Coffin Break!
10. Why is a cemetery a great place to write a story? Because there are so many plots there!
11. What did the mommy ghost say to the noisy young ghost who kept interrupting? Spook when you’re spooken to. 
12. Why do witches wear nametags? So you can tell which witch is witch.
13. What does a French skeleton say? Bone-jour!
14. Why did the headless horseman go into business? He wanted to get ahead in life.
15. Why do girl ghosts go on diets? So they can keep their ghoulish figures.

Quotes

1. A mask tells us more than a face. —Oscar Wilde
2. Where there is no imagination there is no horror. —Arthur Conan Doyle
3. There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow at moonlight. —Unknown
4. There is a child in every one of us who is still a Trick-or-Treater looking for a brightly lit front porch. —Unknown
5. Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but finding the imagination and costume within ourselves. —Elvis Durian
6. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. —Franklin D Roosevelt
7. Shadows of a thousand words rise unseen. Voices whisper in the trees, tonight is Halloween. --Dexter Kozen
8. “I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner.”— Evan Peters
9. “Nothing on Earth is so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.” — Steve Almond
10. "The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween."— Paula Curan

We hope you enjoyed these funny Halloween Jokes and Quotes. We hope you have a spooktacular Halloween and we will see you next week for another article. Comment below with your own halloween Jokes and quotes. Again, if you are in need of new windows, siding or doors please contact us today for your free quote. 

Everything around you is Energy. It can come in different forms -- mechanical, thermal, radiant, electrical, chemical or nuclear. Keep reading to learn some pretty interesting facts about energy efficiency. Hopefully the energy you use to read this article will be put to good use. 

 

1. More than 2.2 million Americans have jobs in energy efficiency or clean energy production. That's more than five times the jobs in the dirty energy industries, including coal, gas, and oil. In fact, about one in every six construction jobs in the country is connected to energy efficiency.
2. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that you’ll save between $126 to $465 a year by replacing single-pane windows in your home. With Conservation Construction of Texas you can save up to 40% off your total energy costs because of our Low-E glass coating and Argon gas fill. 
3. Energy-efficient windows are also excellent at reducing noise pollution.
4. According to Google, they themselves use 0.0003 of energy to answer an average search query. This gives out about 0.2g of carbon dioxide.
5. Old entry doors and patio doors account for 11% of the total energy lost in a home. Switching to new doors from Conservation Construction of Texas can help conserve that energy and save money!
6. Volcanoes and geysers are examples of geothermal energy. 
7. Birds and other small animals can perch on power lines without being electrocuted unless they simultaneously touch another line which would create a complete circuit. 
8. Saving energy can be as simple as switching from incandescent light bulbs to LED.
9. For electricity to come into your home, it travels from generation facilities to a high voltage switchyard, to transmission lines, to a substation, to a distribution line, to a transformer, to your house.
10. Cedar Ridge Siding is one of the most popular siding choices because of it’s excellent energy efficiency. Cedar siding has an attractive exterior, better protection from the elements and it is extremely durable and resistant to weather. We sell this exclusively at Conservation Construction of Texas!
11.  Energy conservation is any behavior that results in the use of less energy. Turning the lights off when leaving the room and recycling aluminum cans are both ways of conserving energy.
12. About 30% of an average household energy bill is made up of wasted energy. Windows, doors and fireplaces not sealed properly cause heat to escape through the cracks. So switch to new energy efficient windows, siding and doors from Conservation Construction of Texas before you lose any more! 

 

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s article. There are lots of things to learn about energy efficiency. We only scratched the surface in today’s article. If you have any other questions regarding energy efficiency please comment below. Get your free quote for new windows, siding or doors by visiting our website here. 

Here are some fun facts about the 4th of July holiday you may not have known before. Share them with your friends and family over the weekend. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. Please enjoy these facts and we’ll see you next week for another article. 

 

1. Delegates from the Thirteen Colonies held a meeting called the Second Continental Congress. On July 2, 1776, they agreed to approve a resolution of independence, which proclaimed freedom from British rule. The statement of autonomy, called the Declaration of Independence, was officially approved on July 4.
2. America's population has grown exponentially since the Declaration of Independence was signed. Today, more than 328.2 million people reside in the United States.
3. The first 4th of July parade was in Bristol, Rhode Island
4. The White House's first 4th of July party was in 1801.Thomas Jefferson hosted the party, which is now an annual celebration with a concert and fireworks display at the National Mall. 
5. The 4th of July became an unpaid federal holiday in 1870—nearly 100 years after it was founded. Congress made it a paid holiday for federal employees in 1941, and it remains so to this day.
6. The famed Macy’s fireworks show in New York City uses more than 75,000 fireworks shells and costs about $6 million. It is the biggest fireworks show in the country. 
7. As of 2016, July 4 was the number one holiday for beer sales in the U.S., according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association. 
8. John Hancock has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence. 
9. Barbecue is also big on Independence Day. Approximately 150 million hot dogs and 700 million pounds of chicken are consumed on this day.
10. While there have been a whopping three presidents to pass away on the 4th of July (more on that later), there has only been one president ever to be born on the American holiday: Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge was born July 4, 1872 in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
11. The 4th of July is a busy day in America's hospitals, and that's largely due to accidents involving home fireworks displays.
12. The U.S. flag code was established in 1942, and it states that the flag "should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery." That said, you can't get any penalties for breaking the code, so don't worry about that American flag shirt or bathing suit in your closet!

 

We hope you’ve enjoyed these fun facts about the 4th of July. I even learned some interesting facts while reading today’s article. Who knew Americans ate so many hot dogs? If you need a free quote for windows, siding or doors please contact Conservation Construction of Houston today. Please comment below on your favorite fact. We will see you next week for another article. Thanks for reading and we will see you next time.