The Home Depot Podcast Series

Rising energy costs are impacting the lives of many homeowners today, and people are looking for ways to control costs in this tight economic environment. Unlike your mortgage and taxes, you can change the numbers on your utility bills. Join The Home Depot for a series of podcasts on how to save energy - and money - in your home. The series will look at the small home improvement changes you can make that will have a major impact on your monthly utility costs.

Episodes

• • Cooling & Heating Your Home with Ceiling Fans.

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  Ceiling fans aren’t just for when it’s hot outside. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn how to correctly rotate your ceiling fan blades in order to maximize energy efficiency in your home – and save you money. It’s as easy as flipping a switch.

• • Dimming the Lights

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  Did you know that lighting accounts for nearly 20 percent of the average U.S. home’s electric bill? Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about different lighting techniques that will help you save energy and money but not sacrifice the quality of your home’s lighting.

• • Energy Efficient Windows

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  Are your windows losing energy – and letting money slip out of your home? Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about how to select and install energy efficient windows in your home which can help reduce our energy bills by up to 15 percent.

• • Storm Doors

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  Did you know that storm doors can actually help you conserve energy in your home? Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about how to select and install a storm door which can help you reduce your next energy bill.

• • CFL Bulbs

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  CFL bulbs are changing the way we use energy. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about the energy saving benefits of CFL light bulbs as well as new CFL lighting options.

• • Energy Star appliances

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  Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about how investing in Energy Star appliances for your home can save you energy – and money.

• • Sealing Your Home from Heat & Cold

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  Energy experts estimate that roughly 21 percent of a home’s energy loss is through windows and doors. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn how to seal your home from heat and cold to increase energy efficiency and reduce your utility bills.

• • Insulation Installation

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  According to the Department of Energy, the leading cause of energy waste in the home is inadequate insulation and air leakage. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about how to insulate your home and save up to 20 percent on your energy bill.

• • Regular Maintenance on Furnace & Water Heater

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  Regular maintenance on your furnace and water heater will increase energy efficiency in your home. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot featuring tips on regular maintenance on your furnace and water heater to save energy and money as well as increase the overall comfort in your home.

• • Programmable Thermostats

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  Programmable thermostats can save home owners up to $180 a year. Listen to this podcast from The Home Depot to learn about how to select, install and program a new thermostat to set your home’s heating and cooling system for energy efficiency and cost savings.