Alliance to Save Energy - Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance Olympics.
Appliance Standards Awareness Project - Report on the latest improvements that increase efficiency in appliances. Current lobbying efforts to enact more efficient standards for central air conditioners, clothes washers, fluorescent ballasts and water heaters.
Building America Program - U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes.
CFLbulbs.com - Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls.
Consortium for Energy Efficiency - Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.
Dulley House Insulation Guide - Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
Energy Efficiency - Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network - Topics include lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment; insulation and other weatherization materials; high-performance windows; automatic and "smart" controls; solar buildings; community programs; and related codes and standards.
Energy Quest - California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science projects on energy and other challenging information.
Energy Star - Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers save money and prevent air pollution. Includes list of qualifying products, contractor selection tips, and contacts for low interest loans for upgrading to high efficiency equipment.
Energyguide.com - Energy analyzer tool. After answering questions about home construction, occupants, and appliances the analyzer provides breakdown and charts showing energy usage and areas that can be improved.
ESP Energy - Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting
For Your Home - Owens Corning - Everything from new construction to remodeling to insulating projects to efficiency checklist. Personal Project file holds information about different Owens Corning products that can be printed out for purchasing or planning.
Green Building Concepts - Information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
Home Energy - Magazine of residential conservation. Archive of past issues, subscription form.
The Home Energy Saver - Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
Improving Home Energy Efficiency - Information on energy use in typical Florida homes and how the energy efficiency of Florida homes can be best improved. Includes discussion on typical performance, cooling and heating load sources, windows, and ductwork.
Insulation Fact Sheet - Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
Making it Happen - Module to help homeowners capitalize on the energy savings opportunities identified by the Energy Advisor module. No regrets remodeling, no-cost and low-cost measures, installation, financing, and case studies.
MetaEfficient - Reviews of tools and techniques to live more simply and self-sufficiently. Incorporating these tools and techniques can decrease dependence on petroleum, electricity, gas for heating and cooling, municipal water and sewage utilities.
New York Energy Smart - Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis.
Northeast Energy Star - Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency - Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting.
Oikos - Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
Partnership for Advanced Technologies in Housing - Voluntary initiative that seeks to accelerate the creation and widespread use of advanced technologies to improve the quality, durability, environmental performance, energy efficiency, and affordability of housing.
Residential Wind Energy - Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
Sage Farm Solar Home - Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy.
Simply Insulate - Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
Southface Energy Institute Fact Sheets - Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing.
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - Provides information on what homeowners and consumers can do to cut energy waste in homes, vehicles, and workplaces.
Around the House - Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
Ask The Builder - Information about home building and remodeling.
AskToolTalk.com - Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
Aubuchon Hardware - Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs.
Be Constructive - Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
Beaver House Addition - Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.
BobVila.com - Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.
Bruce's House Project - A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned.
Construction Resource - Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
Consumer Information Center: Housing - Collection of home maintenance articles ranging from two to thirty-six pages available for download or purchase. Most include detailed information and illustrations. From the United States Federal Consumer Information Center.
DIY Doctor - Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.
Diy Fix It - Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.
DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums - A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.
DIYData.com - Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.
DIYonline.com - Articles and step-by-step tutorials with photographs for a wide variety of home improvement projects, glossary, cost calculators (United States-based), and design tools.
The Fix Chicks - Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
HammerZone.com - Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects.
Handyman Club of America - Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
Handymanwire - Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
Helpwithdiy.com - Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
Home Improvement - Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
Home Maintenance and Repair - Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service.
Home Modification Action Project - Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes.
411 Home Repair - Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
Home Repair - Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites.
Home Repair Stuff - Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
Home Repairs - Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
Home Staging - Advice for making improvements and design changes around your home to get it ready to sell.
Home Tips - Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop.
HomeDoctor.net - Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums.
HomeImprove.com - Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
Hometime - An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.
How Not to Build an Addition - All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.
Jackie Craven: The Fix - Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.
Jerry Built - Woodworking and home-improvement site offering the opportunity to participate in the construction of an actual online project, by joining the "team" and submitting ideas, plans, and criticisms.
Kenovations - A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
Mobile Home Doctor - Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.
National Kitchen and Bath Association - Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit.
The Natural Handyman - Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
Renovators Place - Guides for many facets of home renovation and design; from hiring a contractor and getting financing to budgeting and selecting cabinets, floors and tile. Emphasis on kitchen and bath.
This to That - Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
Thumb and Hammer - A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects.