Top 79 Energy-Saving Projects

1. 1. Tips on Saving Energy and Money

   DIY Network host Jeff Wilson shares some tips for saving energy and avoiding costly heating bills.

2. 2. Energy-Conservation Tips

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

3. 3. All About Air Conditioning

   DIY experts explain how an efficient system and well-sealed ducts are critical in keeping a home cool, and a well-planned HVAC system c...

4. 4. 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 Network expert...

5. 5. Warming Up to Radiant Flooring

   Promising warm toes and lower heat bills, in-floor heating systems are becoming more popular in American bathrooms.

6. 6. 14 Ways To Go Green and Save Money

   DIY Network has simple ways to become eco-friendly and save a few dollars.

7. 7. How to Replace Weather Stripping

   

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   These basic instructions demonstrate how to replace weather stripping in a home in order to improve energy efficiency.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Strategies for Going Green

   From improving indoor air quality to decreasing energy costs, DIY Network has the ideas you need to get your green kitchen now.

9. 9. Walls: Exterior Walls

   DIY Network explains everything you need to know about exterior walls.

10. 10. 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 to choose an ai...

11. 11. How to Insulate Pipes

    

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    Insulating cold-water pipes will prevent them from dripping condensation, and insulating hot-water pipes will prevent costly heat loss ...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. 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 to properly go a...

13. 13. 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 save your budget.

14. 14. How to Insulate an Exterior Door

    

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    There are several types of weatherstripping products available for exterior doors. Here are the most common types and how to install th...

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    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

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 thermostat.

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    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate