12 How-Tos From Home Energy Savings

1. 1. How to Save Home Energy

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   Small steps can stop big heating or cooling leaks all around your home.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How to Install a Door Threshold with Vinyl Bulb

   

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   Installing a vinyl bulb door threshold takes some extra time, but it's well worth the effort.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Improve Home-Energy Efficiency With a Ceiling Fan

   

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   Save money and energy with these step-by-step instructions on how to install a ceiling fan.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Install a Wood-Core Aluminum Storm Door

   

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   Lower your utility bills and beautify your home with a wood-core aluminum storm door.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How to Install a Door Sweep

   

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   A crucial part of weatherproofing an outside door is to install a good door sweep. Here are step-by-step installation instructions.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How to Install Fiberglass Insulation

   

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   Learn the techniques for how to install fiberglass insulation in an attic. This is a fairly straightforward job for the do-it-yourselfe...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Install Blown-In Cellulose Insulation

   

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   Cellulose insulation is considered a "green" product — more ecologically sound than competing products. It's also highly effectiv...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Add Bronze Weatherstripping to a Door

   

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   Bronze spring weatherstripping compresses against a closed door to create a weatherproof seal.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Install a Combination Storm Window

   

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   Combination storm windows are custom-ordered to fit the exact dimensions of your existing windows and they're easy to install. Here are...

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How to Weatherstrip a Door with Self-Stick Foam

    

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    Self-stick foam is a very simple and inexpensive option for insulating an exterior door.

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy