Top 70 Energy-Saving Projects

1. 1. The Basics of Air Conditioning

   Jeff Wilson, of DIY Network's Blueprint for Home Building, concentrates on "cooling" the air in a home and explains how ...

2. 2. 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 ...

3. 3. Tips on Weatherproofing Doors and Windows

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

4. 4. 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...

5. 5. Elements of a Green Kitchen

   DIY Network shows how kitchens get an eco-friendly boost from energy-efficient appliances, water-saving fixtures and imp...

6. 6. 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

7. 7. Change a Bulb, Change the World, Save Some Green

   DIY Network explains how installing energy-saving fluorescent bulbs will not only help save the planet, it will help sav...

8. 8. Tips on Energy Proofing a Home

   DIY Network's smart-money expert shows you how simple changes can cut utility bills in half.

9. 9. How to Install a Tankless Water Heater

   

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   Tankless water heaters save space and energy. Paul Ryan gives step-by-step instructions on how to install a tankless hot...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

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.

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Install Suspended-Rail Halogen Track-Lights

    

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    This low-cost lighting system will give a home office a smart facelift.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. The Basics of Outdoor Lighting (01:00)

    

    This DIY Basic provides viewers with tips on outdoor lighting from creating a lighting plan to energy saving ideas.

13. 13. How to Install a Tin Roof

    

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    Metal roofs help conserve energy by reflecting heat in the summer, saving owners up to 40 percent on energy costs and ma...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $10,000 - $15,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

14. 14. Energy Saving Checklist (01:00)

    

15. 15. Insulation and Air Quality: ERV

    DIY Network shares information about an energy recovery ventilator.