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Editors of The Family Handyman

The editors at The Family Handyman have compiled more than 200 simple do-it-yourself projects that will show you how to save energy - most cost less than $100, while others will more than pay you back in home energy savings in the years to come. Save Energy Save Money! is jam-packed with instructions and ideas on how you save on energy costs, live a more sustainable lifestyle and more.

Did you know that…

• Installing a setback thermostat can save on energy costs by as much as 20 percent?
• A front-loading washing machine requires less water, uses less energy, AND dries your clothes faster?
• Wrapping your water heater in a fiberglass blanket will save you up to $20 a year?
• Installing light controls like motion sensors, photocell switches and timers to shut off lights automatically will reap immediate energy savings?

Save Energy Save Money! will give you the do-it-yourself projects, tips and ideas you need to maximize home energy efficiency and save more of your hard-earned dollars. This book is comprised of hands-on solutions direct from the pros, including how to save 10 percent on your heating and cooling bills by using duct sealant on the joints of your home; increase your gas mileage by checking tire pressure at the pump; use low-flow showerheads that can save up to $40 a year and so much more.

Take pressure off the environment and save on bills with the 201 do-it-yourself projects, tips and ideas in Save Energy Save Money!