Energy Efficiency

Water stains or mold near a bathroom vent are usually due to an insulation problem, allowing moist, warm air to meet cold air in an uninsulated…

Ready to replace your drafty old windows with new energy-efficient units? We'll show you the two easiest ways to pull out old windows and put…

When your water heater begins to leak, you have to replace it fast. We'll show you how to install your own gas water heater in less than a day.…

Few routine chores will pay off more handsomely, both in comfort and in dollars saved, than a simple air-conditioner cleaning. The payoff:…

A ceiling fan improves cooling in summer and heating in winter. The result: You feel more comfortable while you save on utility bills. And…

Roof and soffit vents reduce cooling costs in summer, prevents ice dams in the winter, extend the life of your shingles and prevent mildew and…

An electric heater can be a good option for warming up a cold room. We'll show strategies for adding an in-wall electric heater wherever you…

Energy efficient triple-pane windows are quieter and more comfortable than double-pane, and they save some money, but maybe not enough to…

We'll show you how to hook up a heat diverter to your electric dryer, which saves you money when drying clothes in cold weather. It's a simple…

Learn a surefire method for finding the right setting on the hot water heater dial—cool enough to avoid accidental burns, but hot enough…

Reduce high electric bills by replacing an electric water heater with a natural gas or propane heater, then reduce installation costs by…

Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big,…

Squeeze more out of your home improvement dollar with these simple money-saving tips. For little or no cost, you can save hundreds of dollars.

Electricity prices are rising and utility bills are getting ugly. Fight back with these 10 tips, and reduce your electrical bill by up to 40…

Learn how to remove old, damaged weather stripping around a steel entry door and replace it with new magnetic weather stripping and a new door…

Replace any switch in the house with an X10 switch and you can remotely control electric devices in a detached garage—or anywhere else in…

Replacing the anode rod in a water heater before it fails can slow down corrosion inside the tank and significantly extend the life of the water…

Ice dams are a fact of life in snowy areas of the country, but they can be reduced and even eliminated with proper insulation and venting.…

Compact fluorescent bulbs can work well with dimmers—if they're the right type of dimmer. Replace older, standard dimmer switches with CFL…

Air conditioners work more efficiently when the evaporator and condenser coils or cooling fins are clean and the fins are straight. Save money…