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	collins complete energy-saving DIY David Day & Albert Jackson Collins Complete Energy-saving DIY is the definitive guide to making energy-saving changes in and around your home. An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual, this book provides the most up-to-date information for anyone wanting to make home improvements to conserve energy, save money, and help do their bit for the environment. Packed with user-friendly photos, comprehensive and practical instructions, details of current regulations, and innovative ideas, Collins Complete Energy-saving DIY suggests both short- and long-term solutions to combat energy waste. Tackling a range of topics, from advice on what light bulbs to use and the best kind of insulation to how to construct an energy-efficient loft conversion, this book is an essential tool for any householder -- whether they're a complete DIY novice or professional -- and for any house, however old or new. 72pp hardback more on energy saving Price: £9.99
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	energy: use less, save more Jon Clift & Amanda Cuthbert This lovely little book contains 100 tips for using less energy and saving money at the same time and when the cost of electricity has almost doubled since 2002 and our homes now produce even more CO² emissions than our cars, this really is a book you shouldn't be without! 96pp click on image for contents page more on energy saving Price: £4.95
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	10 minute energy saving secrets: 250 easy ways to save big bucks all year round Jerri Farris From buying more efficient light bulbs to choosing the right curtains, you really can make a difference in energy savings. Room by room, appliance by appliance, and fixture by fixture, this book gives you 250 useful and ingenious tips that will make those huge utility bills a thing of the past! 192pp click on image for contents page more on energy saving Price: £5.99
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	teach yourself save energy and cut your bills Nick White Is this the right book for me? Save Energy and Cut Your Bills offers you straightforward and achievable strategies for reducing your energy bills and living a more environmentally aware life. With lots of useful tools to assess your energy and carbon use, it gives practical advice on everything from heating your home to managing teenage consumers. The book comes with: - Energy-saving actions categorized into 'no cost', 'low cost' and 'investment' actions - Detailed installation costs and savings help you to make more effective decisions - Topical issues, such as HIPs and smart metering - Guidance on the most effective ways of generating your own power - Suggestions for green driving and being more sustainable in the garden - Resource sections for further investigation and assistance Save Energy and Cut Your Bills include: Chapter 1: Background to energy useChapter 2: How much energy are you using now?Chapter 3: Developing a strategy for actionChapter 4: Saving energy in the houseChapter 5: Generating your own energyChapter 6: Saving energy in the gardenChapter 7: Saving energy on the roadChapter 8: Future trends Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to save energy. 288pp more on energy saving Price: £12.99
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	the energy saving house Thierry Salomon & Stéphane Bedel This book shows you how you can save money AND save the planet. From designing and building, renovation and retro-fitting, to choosing household appliances and fuel suppliers, every aspect of energy in the home is covered. Also included are: handy hints and tips for quick fixes, sections on design; materials; heating; ventilation; air conditioning; lighting; household appliances; water and further reading and useful addresses. 147pp click on image for contents page more on energy saving Price: £12.00
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	50 ways to save energy and water Sian Berry Climate change is at the top of many people's concerns, but it's not always clear what the solutions are. We are ready and willing to make changes to our lifestyles, but often get confusing advice about which are the best ones to make. Do we all have to put on hair shirts, or is it possible to live a comfortable, enjoyable greener life? These books will show you how to make small and big changes in a positive and practical manner. Accompanied by full-colour illustrations and photographs, each book will give you 50 of the best ideas to make your house (and garden) greener, save water and energy and be a greener shopper and traveler, without asking you to turn your whole life upside down or turning you into a bore. 128pp more on energy saving Price: £5.99
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	the energy efficient home Laura Cook & Paul Wagland This book covers everything readers need to know to run a green home. Advice and ideas go far beyond the well-known concepts of recycling and turning off lights, but are easy to follow and implement. Currently a highly popular topic for the public, who wish to be both eco-friendly and save money. Exploring new ways to become greener in our approach to life is still very much at the heart of the eco-conscious public. In addition, in this difficult economic climate people from all walks of life are looking for ways to cut back on their expenditure. Fortunately, the two often go hand in hand. "The Energy-Efficient Home" collates all the information needed to make a real difference into one user-friendly, practical guide. Packed with advice, step-by-step projects and trouble-shooting tips, topics are tackled in a highly accessible style such as: The Building Fabric, including ways to heat, insulate, glaze, light, design and decorate and Energy, including ways to reduce it, choosing fuels, solar hot water, wind turbines and 'green' electricity. Beautifully and generously illustrated throughout with colour photographs that will inspire and instruct, this modern-day essential guide to living belongs in every home. 176pp more on energy saving Price: £14.99
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	energy efficient building: the best of fine homebuilding Fine Homebuilding Magazine With the help of this book, homeowners and builders can build lasting comfort into their homes -- and save money. This new addition to the best-selling Best of Fine Homebuilding series brings together 29 of the best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine that cover topics from choosing ductwork and housewrap to building more efficient fireplaces and storm windows. The articles detail specific projects home-owners or builders can do to improve the energy efficiency of a traditional home. Over 200 photos and 50 color illustrations make concepts and product comparisons easy to understand, even for non-professionals. All of the articles are intended to solve common home energy problem: such as those associated with doors, skylights, water heaters, and heating systems. Energy-Efficient Building is an essential reference for homeowners and builders alike and invaluable to anyone building a new home. 160pp more on energy saving Price: £14.99
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	energy efficiency in old houses Martin Godfrey Cook Most people in the UK live in an old house built before the age of modern building regulations and energy-efficiency standards, and one in four of us lives in a house that is at least a century old. However, it is possible to upgrade our existing housing stock and to live in our old houses in an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable way. In an age of relentlessly rising energy costs, global warming and climate change, it pays to put your own old house in order. This invaluable book is packed full of useful information and tips to improve the energy efficiency of your old house particularly now we are in the age of Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates. 160pp more on energy saving Price: £16.99
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	the home energy diet: how to save money by making your house energy smart Paul Scheckel This book helps readers to take control of their personal energy use and costs so that they can save money, live more comfortably and help the environment. Energy specialist Paul Scheckel first explores energy literacy, and then describes how your home uses - and loses - energy you pay for through electricity; hot water; heating and air conditioning; windows, walls and insulation. The book involves readers in learning about their own homes by measuring, metering, investigating and considering habits relate to household energy use, then learning how to quantify energy consumption and cost, and make informed decisions about cost-effective improvements and upgrades. 308pp more on energy saving Price: £14.50
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	the energy efficient home: a complete guide Patrick Waterfield A clearly written, non-technical book packed full of useful information and tips for anyone who is interested in green issues. This hardback edition covers various aspects of efficient consumption of energy in the home, including the following: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; and more. 176pp click on image for contents page more on energy saving Price: £16.99
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	the slow cooker cookbook Gina Steer Slow cookers are all too often thought of as an electrical casserole, suitable only for stewing cheaper cuts of meat. This book dispels the myth with a variety of tempting and inspiring recipes. Create sumptuous soups and silky sauces, succulent fish, perfectly moist poultry, flavour-packed vegetables and indulgent desserts. Slow cooking is the perfect method to achieve maximum flavour and tenderness, with the added bonus both of saving on fuel bills and leaving you free to do other things while your meal cooks for you. Try a 'wild mushroom and chilli soup', 'saffron, scallop and shrimp risotto', 'rich lamb ragu', 'winter vegetable casserole with parmesan' or 'orange and date sponge'. 144pp more on energy saving Price: £12.99
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