صرفه‌جویی در هزینه، صرفه‌جویی در خانه: پروژه‌های صرفه‌جویی که هر کسی می‌تواند انجام دهد

Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements helps people save money by making homes energy efficient and safe. Step-by-step photos and instructions show how to complete home improvement projects. Whether one is prepping a house for sale or upgrading a keeper, the projects in this book will prove valuable, in a real sense. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" -Benjamin Franklin Franklin said it over 200 years ago, but it's never been more true - or valuable - for today's homeowner. With the increasing costs of utilities and home repairs, doing a little preventative maintenance will preserve your home, increase its value and save you money in repairs and energy costs. Simple things such as replacing air filters, adding a programmable thermostat and insulation your water heater are easy fixes that will save you money. Filling cracked concrete, installing gutter covers and re-caulking a tub or shower will increase the value of your home. Step-by-step instructions for these and other inexpensive projects are right inside. Money-saving projects inside: Check & Replace Air Filters Weather-seal Windows & Doors Stop Drafts Around Light Switches Install a Programmable Thermostat Wrap a Water Heater Replace a Damaged Shingle Attach Gutters Seal Chimney Flashing Install Gutter Covers Secure Downspouts Check Ductwork for Leaks Fix Hot & Cold Spots Insulate Water Pipes Re-caulk a Tub Install a Motion Sensor Light Switch Insulate Basement & Garage Walls Fill Cracks in Concrete Repair Mortar Joints Fix a Squeaky Floor Install a Faucet Cut-off Repair a Window Screen Fix a Sticking Door 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'--BENJAMIN FRANKLINFranklin said it over 200 years ago, but it's never been more true -- or valuable -- for today's homeowner. With the increasing costs of utilities and home repairs, doing a little preventative maintenance will preserve your home, increase its value and save you money in repairs and energy costs. Simple things such as replacing air filters, adding a programmable thermostat and insulating your water heater are easy fixes that will save you money. Filling cracked concrete, installing gutter covers and re-caulking a tub or shower w.
Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements will help anyone save money by making their homes energy efficient and safe. Many of the projects have "green" benefits that will help reduce energy consumption. Step-by-step photos and instructions will show

homeowners how to complete home improvement projects. Whether prepping a house for sale, or upgrading a "keeper", the projects in this book will prove valuable, in a real sense.

Helps homeowners save money by showing them how to make their houses safer and more energy efficient. Original.