Ebook: Spend-a-little, save-a-lot home improvements: money-saving projects anyone can do

Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Starting Outside; Chapter 2: HVAC--Heating & Air Conditioning; Chapter 3: Easy Ways to Save Energy; Chapter 4: Preventing Molehills from Becoming Mountains; Chapter 5: Life's Little Annoyances.;"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.