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Author Profiles

Laura Fisher Kaiser

is a contributing editor to Interior Design magazine, a former editor at This Old House Magazine, and co-author of The Official eBay Guide. She cut her water bill in half by replacing all her water-guzzling toilets with HETs.

BY THIS AUTHOR

How To Save Water When Gardening Garden Water Saving Tips

10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden

Saving water in your garden translates to saving money on your water bill. Here’s how to practice garden water conservation and still have a gorgeous yard. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Low $50/yr off water bills
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Mini Split HVAC HVAC Systems Home Ownership Guides

Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems: Ideal for Retrofits

Ductless mini-split systems heat and cool small spaces where conventional HVAC is not an option. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1 day (pro labor)
Investment Med $1,500-$6,000 (per zone)
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Roof Vents for Home Cooling Savings Power Roof Vents Savings

Power-Assisted Roof Vents: Lose the Heat and Save the Money

A power-assisted roof vent gives your attic air flow a boost, reducing moisture buildup and possibly lowering energy costs. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 2-4 hrs (install)
Investment Low $30 to $600 (fan)
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Low Cost Gardening Garden Saving Tips

10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden

Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Low $100/yr in gas savings
Effort Low 1-2 hrs to mow lawn
Investment Low $200 for push-reel mower
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Benefits Of Whole House Fan Whole House Fans and Cooling

Whole-House Fans: Maximum Cool, Minimum Cost

A whole-house fan is a simple and inexpensive method of cooling a house. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1 day (install)
Investment Low $150-$550 (fan only)
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Passive Roof Vents for Home Cooling Roof Vent Benefits

Passive Roof Vents: Helping Your House Breathe Easy

Passive roof vents expel excess heat and moisture. The key is to balance incoming air with outgoing, and perform an annual maintenance checkup. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1 wknd (pro install)
Investment Med $250-$1,000 (pro install)
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Installing Ceiling Fans at Home

Ceiling Fans: Know the Spin Before You Install

Proper placement and installation of your ceiling fan is important for efficiency and safety. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 2-4 hrs
Investment Low $100-$400 (pro installation)
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Ceiling Fan Home Cooling Benefits Ceiling Fan Cooling Option

Ceiling Fans: Keep Your Cool; Save Money, Too

A ceiling fan can lower the feel of a room’s temperature by 8 degrees, which means you can raise the thermostat and save on air conditioning bills. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1-2 hrs (install)
Investment Low $200-$600
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Low Flow Shower Head Features

Low-Flow Shower Head Features

Embrace green cleaning with these extra low-flow shower head features that guarantee you’ll use less water and less energy. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $200/yr
Effort Low 1-2 hours (install shower head)
Investment Low $35 (hand-held low-flow shower head)
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Ultra low-flow showerhead

Ultra Low-Flow Shower Heads: More with Less

Test your shower head’s water flow and discover the newest ultra low-flow shower head technologies that deliver powerful sprays. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $150 yr off water heating
Effort Low Few minutes to install
Investment Low $50-$200
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