The
Homeowner Guides Package
Are you a homeowner renovating, repairing, or constructing
a house? Home Energy's guides will help
you decide how to make your home more comfortable,
safer, and more energy efficient. These user-friendly
guides are generously illustrated with photos, schematics,
charts, tables, and cartoons to make the home improvement
process go smoothly.
Our Price: $12.00 US
The Homeowner Guides package
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Choosing
a Window for All Seasons
Choosing the best window for your house
is important because windows can have a
huge effect on a home's comfort and energy
use. Unfortunately, the choices can be mind-boggling!
This guide cuts through the confusing labels
so that consumers can select windows that
are right for their house and climate.
(8 pages) |
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Energy-Efficient
Remodeling—Grab the opportunity
Thoughtful remodels can deliver big savings—as
much as 50% for certain end uses—that
can readily be seen on lower utility bills.
As this article points out, taking a look
at the whole house for energy-saving possibilities
before construction gets underway will bring
the best results. |
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Bathroom
Remodeling (Let the Energy Savings Flow)
Bathroom remodeling offers a wide range
of opportunities to improve comfort and
conserve energy, from installing efficient
showerheads and faucet aerators to air sealing
and insulating around the bathtub.
(8 pages) |
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Kitchen Remodeling
(A Smorgasbord of Energy Savings)
The kitchen offers a greater variety of
ways to cut energy costs during remodeling
than anywhere else in the home. This guide
examines the areas in your kitchen--appliances,
ventilation, even lights--that could benefit
from a makeover.
(8 pages) |
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10 Common
Energy Myths
This 2-page pamphlet describes
some of the most common mistakes homeowners
and even professionals make when they are
making important home performance decisions.
It can be thought of as a reminder to always
think critically when you hear a "tip"
on how to save energy—and dig a little
deeper to separate the myths from the facts. |
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