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Heat Thief
When using a wood-burning fireplace, more heat can be lost up the chimney than is produced by the fire itself. To reduce heat ... |
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Heat vs. Air-Drying
Look for a dishwasher that allows you to choose between heat-drying and air-drying. Heath-drying elements draw considerable ... |
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Heating & Cooling Dollars
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 1997 the average house spent over $1300 in energy costs. 44% of those costs, or ... |
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Heating Your Home with an Active Solar Energy System
Active solar heating systems consist of collectors that collect and absorb solar radiation and electric fans or pumps to ... |
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Heating Your Swimming Pool with Solar Energy
Swimming pools provide a great way to exercise and beat the summer heat. Building and maintaining a pool, however, also means ... |
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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
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Home Energy Audits
A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes, and to evaluate what measures you can take ... |
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Home Skylights
Skylights and roof windows can provide interior building spaces with the warmth and brightness of natural daylight. Their ... |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
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Hot Water Insulation
Insulating your hot water heater tank with an insualting jacket will pay for itself in one year or less. |
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Hot Water Savings
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save money on your gas/electricity bill. If you have children in the ... |
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Hot Water Savings
Water heating typically accounts for 14 percent of your utility bill. Repairing leaky faucets, insulating the water heater ... |
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House Fans
In the hot summer months, use an attic fan to draw hot air out of the attic. Use a whole-house fan to draw fresh air in ... |
 
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How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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How to Cash In on the Replacement Window Tax Credit
A new energy tax credit can save homeowners up to $1500 on replacement windows. Here's a guide selecting energy efficient ... |
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How to Install a Dimmer
A dimmer can be an energy-efficient alternative to a regular light switch. |
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How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
Replacing your home's mercury thermostat with a programmable unit will rid the home of dangerous mercury and help save on ... |
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How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
More and more people are incorporating energy-efficient, or “green,” technologies into their homes. These technologies ... |
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How to Insulate Water Heaters, Pipes and Attic Spaces
Adding insulation is an inexpensive way to greatly reduce energy costs. |
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How to Replace a Filter for a Forced Air Heating System
Replacing an old filter can save as much as 5 percent on your heating costs. |
