Anyone can save money with DIY home insulation and energy conservation projects.

Some DIY weatherizing steps are simple, quick, and rapidly give you big benefits in energy savings and improved comfort.

Some tasks are hard and dirty work. And, the benefits are more than worth it.

What is "Weatherizing?"

• Weatherizing is a total system approach to optimizing the insulation and energy efficiency of a home.
• Weatherizing is a step-by-step process of completing many small and large tasks that combine to provide the best possible immediate and long-term energy conservation benefits.
• The benefits are improved comfort, energy efficiency, and saving money.

How to find the right projects for you

• Start with the simple steps on the Quick Energy Efficiency Tips page. They provide the highest return for the smallest investment of time and money.
• Insulation.com focuses on the energy conservation projects that will provide a rapid return on your investment. Some other home insulation projects can take many years to break even.
• The DIY weatherizing projects on insulation.com are the next level of home insulation and energy efficiency projects for a DIY homeowner after the quick and easy tasks are completed.
• You can quickly review the DIY weatherizing projects on Insulation.com and find the ones that are right for you.
• Reading one of the Very Helpful Books and then talking to a qualified home Energy Auditor will save you time, money, and prevent mistakes when you are ready to do some of the larger home energy conservation projects.

Check and compare prices

• The Price of professional weatherizing and insulation installation can vary widely.
• The competency and pricing of Energy Auditors varies widely.
• The price of the different home insulation materials that are suitable for your home can vary widely.
• Check the products and prices on Insulation.com. Not all are carried by or will cost at big box retailers.
• If you need help finding a quality product or comparing prices on the types of home insulation, Ask the Insulation Guy!

What can Insulation.com do for you?

• Insulation.com provides trustworthy and independent guidance.
• You get a sensible overview of the DIY insulation and home energy conservation projects that are most likely to give you a big boost in home energy efficiency and a rapid payback of your investment.
• You get access to credible resources and recommendations on quality home insulation products.
• You get access to consumer rated and screened professional insulation contractors and Energy Auditors.

Summary

• Do you have questions? Ask the Insulation Guy!
• You are going to do weatherizing and home insulation just once.
• Do it right. You will be glad you did.
• A day or two of hard work and some inexpensive materials can often make a major improvement in the energy efficiency of your home.
• You will save a Lot of money each month for many years.