DIY home guide: Winter

How to protect the value of your property, cut energy costs, avoid costly repairs, and spiff up your surroundings this winter.

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Up your energy efficiency

Cost: $40 to $70

Install a programmable thermostat, and you can shave 10% off your heating and cooling costs, says the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Amanda Gengler, Money magazine writer