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class="grid-row"> <div class="grid-col"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A typical American family spends nearly $2,000 per year on their home energy bills. Much of that money, however, is wasted through leaky windows or ducts, old appliances, or inefficient heating and cooling systems. The Energy Saver Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Savings Projects offer easy, step-by-step instructions to home energy efficiency improvements that will save you energy and money.</p><p> </p><p>Explore the DIY projects below, and start saving today!</p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmedia layout-align layout-center layout-full layout-width"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/full_article_width/public/107551-EnergySaver_DIY.jpg?itok=UYbLNpbW" alt="DIY Home Energy Savings Projects: Step-by-step guides to home energy improvements" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-reference"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--listing"><h2 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-reference"> Water Heating </h2></div></div> <div class="field field--entity_reference_revisions_entity_view field--field_paragraph_reference field field--name-field-paragraph-reference field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__item"><ul class="collection collection--listing collection--img-text listing--static"> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-water-heater-tank"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate Water Heater Tank </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Steps for insulating your hot water tank to improve its efficiency and save money. </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-water-heater-tank"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate Water Heater Tank </span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/2021-10/iStock_000012747398Medium.JPG?itok=PdLzgkw5"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-hot-water-pipes"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate Hot Water Pipes </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Steps for insulating your hot water pipes to reduce heat loss and raise water temperature. </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-hot-water-pipes"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate Hot Water Pipes</span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/2021-10/Hot%20Water%20Heater%20Thermostat_0_0.jpg?itok=H9mb9LIa"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-lower-water-heating-temperature"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Lower Water Heating Temperature </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Steps for turning down your water heater temperature to a safe, comfortable temperature to save energy and money </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-lower-water-heating-temperature"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Lower Water Heating Temperature</span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-reference"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--listing"><h2 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-reference"> Weatherization </h2></div></div> <div class="field field--entity_reference_revisions_entity_view field--field_paragraph_reference field field--name-field-paragraph-reference field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__item"><ul class="collection collection--listing collection--img-text listing--static"> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/2024-01/caulking_shutterstock_748171390.jpg?itok=TD-J0xMC"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-using-caulk-seal-air-leaks"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Using Caulk to Seal Air Leaks </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Step-by-step guide to sealing air leaks with caulk. </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-using-caulk-seal-air-leaks"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Using Caulk to Seal Air Leaks</span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/745x493_insflooroverunheated_lg.jpg?itok=AUWKIeTx"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-and-air-seal-floors-over-unconditioned-garages"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate and Air Seal Floors Over Unconditioned Garages </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Steps for installing continuous air and thermal barriers to the floor over an unconditioned garage. </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-insulate-and-air-seal-floors-over-unconditioned-garages"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Insulate and Air Seal Floors Over Unconditioned Garages</span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/project-weatherstripping_0.png?itok=e3Hy9CdR"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-weatherstrip-double-hung-or-sash-windows"> Weatherstripping around your home </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> One option to air sealing is to apply weatherstripping around moveable joints like windows and doors. This reduces air leaks and helps keep your home more comfortable year-round. </div> <div class="collection-item__button"> <a class="collection-item__link usa-button usa-button--outline" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-weatherstrip-double-hung-or-sash-windows"> Learn More <span class="usa-sr-only">about Weatherstripping around your home</span> </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__date p2"> </div> </div> </li> <li class="collection-item"> <div class="collection-item-wrapper"> <div class="collection-item__image"> <img src="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/styles/listing_large/public/745x493_AtticStairsCover_boxed.jpg?itok=LSPrSXuF"> </div> <div class="collection-item__title title-sm"> <a class="collection-item__link" href="/energysaver/do-it-yourself-savings-project-attic-stairs-cover-box"> Do-It-Yourself Savings Project: Attic Stairs Cover Box </a> </div> <div class="collection-item__summary"> Build your own attic stairs cover box to improve comfort and 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