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Books on Home Insulation & Energy Efficiency
The best, fastest, and cheapest way to save money on energy conservation is to spend even a little time with a good book.
These books will save you money and prevent problems dealing with insulation contractors, energy raters, or DIY insulation installation.
Cut Your Energy Bills Now: 150 Smart Ways to Save Money and Make Your Home More Comfortable and Green
- Bruce Harley / Taunton Press / 2008 / 122 pages
- This exceptionally knowledgeable author provides simple steps to effectively save energy in many ways ranging from the very simple to some larger projects.
- It is clearly written and well organized with ample illustrations. This book is an excellent choice for any homeowner getting started with DIY energy conservation projects.
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Consumer Reports Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs
- Consumer Reports / Consumer Reports Press / 2006
- Consumer Reports has credibility. They focus on simple and cost effective solutions to common problems. This is a great resource for the beginning DIY energy conservation homeowner.
- The book includes helpful guidance on avoiding expensive projects that do not have a good return on investment. The clear and straightforward text is well supported by many good illustrations.
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Insulate and Weatherize
- Bruce Harley / Taunton Press / 2002 / 208 pages
- Excellent and comprehensive description of all the home energy conservation issues and their standard remedies.
- Easy to read, well organized, with many useful illustrations, diagrams, and photos.
- The book starts with good descriptions of basic energy conservation concepts and priorities. It then generally describes how to do various DIY insulation and other home energy conservation projects.
- Many trade secret tips are included that are useful to a DIY trying to a good job that will last. The author is clearly an experienced professional who knows his subject.
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