Top 70 Energy-Saving Projects

1. 1. Guaranteed Comfort

   Guaranteeing a comfortable home is not a fantasy. This DIY Network article explains how to go about designing a home to ...

2. 2. The Importance of Air Sealing Your New Home

   Learning how to properly air seal your home is extremely important for maximizing efficiency. DIY Network explains how t...

3. 3. Understanding the Building Envelope

   To understand how it's possible to make a home efficient you need to understand what the building envelope is. Here, DIY...

4. 4. Energy Efficiency Tips

   Everyone wants to conserve energy these days. DIY Network's Today Show Tips has some creative ideas that'll help make a ...

5. 5. Tips on Weatherproofing Doors and Windows

   DIY experts offer tips on weatherproofing doors and windows -- and lowering energy bills.

6. 6. Health-Friendly Radiant Heat Flooring

   Heating and air systems, water heaters, dryers and kitchen ranges can make our homes more comfortable and convenient. Bu...

7. 7. Tips on Increasing Attic-Insulation Efficiency

   Houses can lose a lot of heat through the attic space. DIY experts explain how much insulation should be in an attic and...

8. 8. How to Weather Strip Your Home

   

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   Weather stripping and caulking your home will not only keep the elements out, but it will help reduce your energy costs...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Have an Energy Efficient Home

   

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   Taking these simple steps around your home will help reduce the amount of energy you waste and lower your bills.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. Weatherproof Your Home

    

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    Use the step-by-step instructions in these projects to weatherproof your home and decrease your energy bills.

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. HVAC: Install a Programmable Thermostat

    

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    Improve your home's comfort and efficiency with a unit that allows multiple settings.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How to Create a Smart Home

    

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    Smart technology can give your home added value and convenience.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Energy-Conservation Tips

    DIY Network makes it easy to cut costs and reduce utility bills with these energy-conservation tips.

14. 14. Energy Saving Home Interior (04:00)

    

    Visit a home that tests the limits of energy-saving technology.

15. 15. How to Update a System with a Programmable Thermostat

    

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    Improve a home's energy efficiency with these step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how to install a programmable t...

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    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate