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How to Insulate Windows

How to Insulate Windows How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill 14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer 9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer

By Tony Carrick

18 Ways You’re Accidentally Wasting Energy

18 Ways You’re Accidentally Wasting Energy 18 Ways You’re Accidentally Wasting Energy

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Ways to Navigate the Generator Shortage and Prep Your Home for Storm Season

Here’s Why There’s a Generator Shortage This Summer—and Here’s What to Do Here’s Why There’s a Generator Shortage This Summer—and Here’s What to Do

By Savannah Sher

Interior Storm Windows - Installation

Interior Storm Windows Save Homeowners Money in Two Ways Interior Storm Windows Save Homeowners Money in Two Ways

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Stacey L. Nash

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space

By Tony Carrick

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills 11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Windbreak Ideas That Can Help Conserve Energy at Home 5 Windbreak Ideas That Can Help Conserve Energy at Home

By Stacey L. Nash

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat 9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat

By Kristina Grosspietsch

Ceiling Fan Direction

All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

15 Things You Should Have at the Ready in Case the Power Goes Out

15 Things You Should Have at the Ready in Case the Power Goes Out 15 Things You Should Have at the Ready in Case the Power Goes Out

By Alexa Erickson

10 Mistakes Not to Make with a Home Generator

10 Mistakes Not to Make with a Home Generator 10 Mistakes Not to Make with a Home Generator

Ductless Mini Splits vs Window Air Conditioners

The Best Alternative to a Window Air Conditioner The Best Alternative to a Window Air Conditioner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Use a Fireplace

How To: Use a Fireplace How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

10 Tips to Improve Your Garage Lighting

10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting 10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

Faucet Aerators

A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

Zoned Heating Diagram

Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Reasons to Bring Back the Wood Stove

9 Reasons to Bring Back the Wood Stove 9 Reasons to Bring Back the Wood Stove

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Determine Your Home's Energy Efficiency with a Blower Door Test

All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solatube Daylighting

Tubular Skylights 101 Tubular Skylights 101

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Vinyl Clapboard Siding

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home? Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House

DIY

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Gas or Oil Furnace - Which Is Better?

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better? Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How a New Roof Can Curtail Your Energy Costs

4 Ways Your Roof Can Save You Energy 4 Ways Your Roof Can Save You Energy

By Glenda Taylor

Where Utility Bills Are Highest (and Lowest) in the United States

Where Utility Bills Are Highest (and Lowest) in the United States Where Utility Bills Are Highest (and Lowest) in the United States

By Steph Coelho

10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe 10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

By Steph Coelho

These are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in Your Home

These are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in Your Home These are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in Your Home

By Andreana Lefton

I Installed Solar Panels on My Roof and Here’s What Happened

I Installed Solar Panels on My Roof and Here’s What Happened I Installed Solar Panels on My Roof and Here’s What Happened

By Glenda Taylor

A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators

A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators

DIY Air Conditioner

DIY

Genius! Cool Off on the Cheap with a DIY Air Conditioner Genius! Cool Off on the Cheap with a DIY Air Conditioner

By Rachel Elmkies

14 Secrets of People with Low Energy Bills

14 Secrets of People with Low Energy Bills 14 Secrets of People with Low Energy Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Energy-Saving Home Upgrades That Pay for Themselves

9 Energy-Saving Home Upgrades That Pay for Themselves 9 Energy-Saving Home Upgrades That Pay for Themselves

By Glenda Taylor

Passive Houses - France Residence

Aggressive Energy Savings of Passive House Design Aggressive Energy Savings of Passive House Design

By Sarita Harbour