Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs — and make your lifestyle more comfortable and enjoyable.

Defining Efficiency Energy Sources and Sinks Eliminating the Guesswork with Home Energy Audits Financing Efficiency Improvements Making Tradeoffs That Work for You Keeping Your Home Free from Contaminants Sealing and Insulating Your Home Getting the Most Out of Your Heating and Air-Conditioning System Lighting Your Home More Efficiently Watering Down Your Water Consumption Pigging Out on Power with Appliances Controlling Solar Exposures in Your Home Brathing Homes; Ventilation, Fans, and Air Filters Reusing and Recycling: Play it Again, Sam Burning Desires: Wood and Gas Stoves Shining a Light on Solar Power for Your Home Radiant Heating Systems Heating with Biomass Stoves Geothermal Energy: Staight from Mother Nature Looking at Community Solutions to Energy Efficiency Builing an Energy-Efficient Home from the Ground Up Ten Best Energy-Efficient Investments Ten Ridiculously Easy Energy-Saving Tips