Top 79 Energy-Saving Projects

1. 31. High Efficiency Fireplace (03:55)

   

   Increase fireplace efficiency with two energy-saving products.

2. 32. 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. Here's the bes...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 33. Living Green on a Budget

   DIYNetwork.com has 46 practical tips for reducing living costs, lower utility bills and save energy.

4. 34. Tips on Energy Proofing a Home

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

5. 35. 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 offer tips on ...

6. 36. DIY Home Inspection Tips

   It's possible to improve a home's energy efficiency without hiring a professional. DIY Network expert Paul Ryan offers tips on how to p...

7. 37. House Built to Last 500 Years (03:41)

   

   Kevin O'Connor visits a "monolithic dome" house, built to last 500 years.

8. 38. 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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   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 39. How to Install Landscaping Lights

   

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   Solar-powered lights are a good option when there's no electrical source nearby.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 40. Replacing a Slider With Hinged Doors

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on replacing a slider with hinged doors.

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11. 41. Install a Gas Fireplace Insert

    

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    DIY Network expert Paul Ryan shows how to upgrade your drafty old wood-burning fireplace with an energy-efficient gas fireplace insert...

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 42. How to Install a Thermostat

    

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    Energy savings and comfort -- that's what you'll get with a programmable thermostat.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 43. More Efficient Home (04:07)

    

    Amy looks at ways existing homes can be made more energy efficient.

14. 44. 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 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 45. 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