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. 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 water heater.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 6. Warming Up to Radiant Flooring

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

7. 7. 14 Ways To Go Green and Save Money

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

8. 8. Deep Energy Retrofit (03:59)

   

   Learn how a deep energy retrofit can help you save money and your house.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. Walls: Exterior Walls

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

11. 11. 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...

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. Installing a Tankless Water Heater

    

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    Looking for a way to save energy? Get rid of your old hot water heater and replace it with a tankless one.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. NuCedar PVC Siding (02:18)

    

    Kevin takes a look at NuCedar PVC siding, a durable alternative to wood.