Top 79 Energy-Saving Projects

1. 46. Guaranteed Comfort

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

2. 47. Energy Saving Home Interior (04:00)

   

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

3. 48. Energy-Saving Tax Credits

   

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   Learn how to save on utility bills and get U.S. government tax credits at the same time.

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4. 49. High-Efficiency Roofing (00:52)

   

   Amy Matthews takes a look at a new high-efficiency roofing material.

5. 50. 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

6. 51. Front Porch Addition (03:53)

   

   Neal and Sarah want to add an open porch to the flat front of their home.

7. 52. 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

8. 53. Simple Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen

   You don't have to remodel your kitchen to make it eco-friendly. DIY Network offers five easy ways to get a green kitchen now.

9. 54. Living Green on a Budget

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

10. 55. How to Install a Point-of-Use System

    

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    Learn how to have instant hot water at every faucet by installing a point-of-use system in the home.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 56. Energy-Efficient Homes (02:22)

    

    Pulte Homes is building money-saving features into a new development.

12. 57. 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

13. 58. Updating a Thermostat (00:01:01)

    

    Jay swaps out a dated thermostat with a new, energy-efficient model.

14. 59. 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

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

    

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