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Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Jim Gorman |
19 Ways to Slash Your Utility Bill You don't need an infrared camera to reveal utility-bill busters that are left after the obvious stuff is done. You need the right point of view. Big energy leaks are often hiding in plain sight.   |
This Old House
David Dobbs |
10 Ways to Beat the Heat Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night. |
Popular Mechanics
September 19, 2008
Jeff Beneke |
7 Steps to Save Money This Fall by Sealing Leaks and Drafts Finding and filling the dozens of gaps in the shell of your house should be tackled before you even think about replacing windows and doors. |
This Old House
Joseph D'Agnese |
Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy How? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. Read on to see if you can do the same. |
This Old House
November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Preventing Ice Dams Take care of trouble spots and you will enjoy a winter free of icicles -- and the damage they can do to your roof |
AskMen.com
Brandon Dyce |
How To: Winterize Your House In fewer days than a weekend, you can enact strategic measures to combat cold floors, wasted energy and higher bills. |
This Old House
Katelin Hill |
Little Ways to Save Big on Your Heating Bill Here are three changes you can make this winter that yield worthwhile returns. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Shrink Your Energy Bills Making your home more energy efficient isn't rocket science. |
Popular Mechanics
December 5, 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
Hot Water Heater Woes: How to Make Sure There's Enough Hot Water in Winter If your home always seems to run out of hot water quickly, your first approach should be to take a few energy-conserving steps. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Save on Heating Costs Winter is on the way, and we'll soon be experiencing paroxysms of despair when we open our heating bills. Here are some tips on heating your home for less. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
15 Green Projects for Under $500 Hang your clothes out to dry, wrap your pipes, let worms eat your garbage. With those and our other easy, affordable ideas you can save energy, conserve resources, and make your house a less expensive place to live. |
The Motley Fool
September 21, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Reduce Your Energy Costs Given that energy expenses are rather steep these days, you may want to consider these simple ways to cut down on your energy costs. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Save the Planet, Save Your Pennies To make a lasting impact on the planet and your wallet, consider making an investment of time and a little money in appliances and home improvements. They may cost a little upfront, but they'll save you money in the long run. |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2009
Dayana Yochim |
Stop Paying to Heat the Whole Neighborhood Big savings -- financially and atmospherically -- can be had by giving your home's biggest energy hogs (heating and cooling systems and major appliances) a little TLC. Plug the leaks and slash your utility bills by 30%. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2010
Dayana Yochim |
Stop Heating the Entire Neighborhood Save big by giving your home's biggest energy hogs a little TLC. |
The Motley Fool
October 28, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Save Big on Your Heating Bill Winterize your home to stay warm while saving money. |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Lower Your Heating Costs As winter settles in, here are some money-saving tips for keeping the cold out. |
| This Old House |
Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical -- before winter's harsh weather sets in. Use this detailed checklist as a guide to making a repair list. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
Keep Your Cool (and Your Cash) Cut your summer utility bills by as much as 40% with these simple savings tips. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings The best why-didn't-I-think-of-that ideas for shrinking your household expenses. |
Popular Mechanics
June 23, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Money-Saving Ways to Stay Cool This Summer There's a perfect summer storm brewing, and it's going to dramatically increase the cost of keeping our homes cool. |
Popular Mechanics
December 26, 2008 |
How to Prevent Ice Dams, and What to Do If You Get Them To prevent an ice dam, don't heat the roof, keep it cold. That way, the snow on the roof eventually dissipates without making large amounts of meltwater. |
This Old House
February 4, 2001
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Packing Heat Portable space heaters can warm your bones in a hurry, but how economical -- and safe -- are they? |
The Motley Fool
October 3, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare to Winterize Your Home Winter brings changes to our schedules, to our moods, and to our homes, too. There are many things you should do around your home before winter really sets in, things that can save you money, and even your life. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Easy Ways To Save On Energy Bills Saving energy isn't hard. Try some of these tips and check next month's bill. You'll find that you can save money on energy almost without thinking about it. |
The Motley Fool
October 30, 2007
John Rosevear |
Hold In That Hot Air! Part 2 Winter's coming; here are more winterizing steps for big energy savings. |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
How To Save Energy Here are four basic areas of the home that provide ample opportunities to reduce energy use and save money. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc. |
AskMen.com
Iain Ilich |
How To: Winterize Your Home As energy prices soar worldwide, getting your home ready for the upcoming winter season is a smart way to save money, with the added benefit of keeping your home nice and warm during the colder half of the year. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How Your Heating System Works: A Primer Regardless of what prompts you to take a second look at your house's heating system, or perhaps the first look, you do need to be conversant with what makes it tick. Here are the basics. |
Popular Mechanics
December 9, 2008 |
Home Heating and Cooling Maintenance Keep Repairs At Bay Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Insulation Proper insulation is the best way to maximize comfort and minimize energy bills. But insulation must be installed correctly. In fact, a bad job can actually make matters worse. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
Staying Cool: How to Replace Your Old Central Air Conditioner Here's a crash course in the mechanical system that helps you keep your cool when temperatures start to climb. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Adding Central Air Whether or not you've got ductwork, adding central air is more affordable and less disruptive than you might imagine... |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Calling in an HVAC Pro Tips for dealing with the pros who maintain and repair your heating and cooling systems... |
The Motley Fool
December 17, 2003 |
16 Ways to Cut Fuel Bills You can't control the cost of a barrel of crude, but you can take steps to cut your heating and gas bills. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Soffit rotting caused by poor ventilation... Using MSDS Sheets on household products... Repairing dents in roofs... Regulating vaulted ceiling room temperature... Adjusting your garage door opener... Test your air-conditioning system ahead of time... |
This Old House
November 2007
Max Alexander |
Geothermal Heat Pump For the ultimate in comfort and energy conservation, start by digging a hole. |
Popular Mechanics
January 26, 2009
Berendsohn & Sawyers |
10 Green Products from the International Builders' Show Environmentally friendly toilets, insulation, showerheads as well as other home products are highlighted. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008 |
DIY Home Inspector Checklist: 25 Places to Watch Not every home holds dangerous secrets -- yet more homeowners than ever could be facing unseen trouble. Follow this do-it-yourself guide for spotting trouble early. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Cool Off Your Cooling Bill We're heading into the dog days of summer, July and August, when we'll likely fire up our air-conditioners and then wince when we open our electric bills. Here are some tips on how to reduce your cooling bills. |
This Old House
Barbara Winfield |
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen can fess up to a few. Let this hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screw-ups. |
Popular Mechanics
November 24, 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
15 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays Great ideas for cleaning and getting your home in shape to receive visitors |
Popular Mechanics
March 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sealing a leak around conduit in the foundation wall... Making a Kohler toilet flush properly... Insulate exposed oil supply lines in the winter?... Preventing water evaporation from toilets, sink traps and floor drains... Can a light-fixture dimmer switch be used for a ceiling fan?... etc. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms. |
This Old House
October 2007
Eileen McCluskey |
Detecting Drafts An energy audit can help homeowners find the spots where fuel costs are flying out the windows and walls. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Plumbing A plumbing primer from This Old House expert Richard Trethewey. |
IEEE Spectrum
August 2010
Ellen Kathrine Hansen |
Denmark's Net-Zero-Energy Home With Home for Life, VKR Holding aims to bring carbon-neutral houses to the masses |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Installing an Attic Fan You may not spend much time thinking about attic ventilation, but if you own your own home, you owe it to yourself to give the subject serious thought... |
