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How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?

Friday, July 30, 2010
Easy Answer: We've made a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit guide for you (with help from the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports)....
Posted In: DIY, electricity, energy, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money, power

DIY Energy Audit: Air Leaks

Friday, July 30, 2010
Air leaks can be expensive (just think of all the heat and air conditioning we send to the great outdoors). But not to fret, the Leak Detective ...
Posted In: air conditioner, air leaks, energy, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money

DIY Energy Audit: Insulation

Friday, July 30, 2010
When I think of insulation, I think about the Pink Panther. (As a kid, those ads were awesome. But did they really get adults to buy the...
Posted In: bills, energy, energy audit, energy bill, insulation, marketplace money

DIY Energy Audit: Heating and Cooling Systems

Friday, July 30, 2010
That perfect room temperature can be hard to agree on, and, depending on your location, even harder to pay for. In most places in the country,...
Posted In: cooling, energy, energy audit, energy bill, heating, marketplace money

DIY Energy Audit: Appliances

Friday, July 30, 2010
Your appliances can be energy hogs--especially that old fridge you keep in the garage. Want to know just how much it's costing you?...
Posted In: appliance, audit, DIY, energy, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money, watt, watt meter

DIY Energy Audit: Lighting

Friday, July 30, 2010
Got an hour? Making lighting improvements is one of the easiest energy upgrades you can make. Each compact florescent bulb you use can save you ...
Posted In: energy, energy audit, energy bill, light bulbs, lights, marketplace money

How does my energy use compare to my neighbors'?

Thursday, July 29, 2010
Easy Answer: Grab some recent power bills and find out....
Posted In: cutting energy, electricity, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money, power, reducing energy bill

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