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Save Energy at Home Now
by rickzimmerman in Home & Garden > General
... or two colder, wear sweaters all winter long, buy curly lightbulbs or order replacement windows. But what else can we do, at minimal cost, to save energy at home now? Follow these simple steps to start saving on energy now and for years to ...
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Save energy at home: Install shrink-film inside drafty windows.
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > General
Simple method of saving energy by installing inexpensive shrink-film inside windows. Effectively stops drafts and heat loss.
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Save Energy at Home: Many Things You Can Do Right Now
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
This article is a summation of several connected articles about saving energy around the house. Many simple things can be done to eliminate drafts, seal up leaks, insulate piping, and more. This article links to the individual ...
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Save Energy at Home: Insulate Heating System Piping
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
Heating system piping (in hot-water systems) can be the source of energy losses if they are not insulated. Installing foam insulation helps save energy.
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Save Energy at Home: Stop Drafts at Outlets and Switches on Outside Walls
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
Outlets and switches located on outside walls can be drafty, which means energy is being wasted. Installing foam or other insulating membrane behind the covers can help save energy.
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Save Energy at Home: Repair non-structural foundation cracks
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
... foundation cracks can be sources for energy waste, since outside elements (cold, heat, moisture, etc.) can infiltrate; or heated or cooled air inside can escape. This article discusses method for sealing up such cracks and saving energy.
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Save Energy at Home: Collect Rain Water For Reuse
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
Rain water collection was once commonplace, but today most people do not practice that. Rain water can be collected and used for watering non-food plants; washing vehicles; and more, thereby saving tap water; which ultimately saves energy.
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Save energy at home: Install weatherstripping around drafty doors.
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > General
Instructions for DIY installation of weatherstripping around drafty doors; resulting in energy savings.
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Save Energy at Home: Line Dry Your Laundry
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
Clothes dryers consume a lot of energy. Line drying your laundry can save lots!
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Save Energy at Home: Make Foam-board Insulated Covers for Thru-the-wall A/C Units
by w1z111 in Home & Garden > DIY
Thru-the-wall A/C units can be sources for energy losses if not protected and insulated. Make a simple foam-board cover to minimize losses.
