| Contents | | Inside Front Cover |
| Introduction | | p. A |
| What Kinds of Insulation Are Available? | | p. 1 |
| Project #1 Attic Insulation | | p. 1-10 |
| Batts, Blankets | p. 1 |
| Loose Fill - poured in, blown-in | p. 2 |
| Rigid Board, Foamed in Place | p. 3 |
| Inspection | p. 4 |
| Background | p. 5 |
| How Big Is Your Attic? | p. 5 |
| How Much Insulation Should You Have In The Attic? | p. 6 |
| How To Insulate Your Unfinished Attic | p. 7-8 |
| -Safety, Tools, Materials | p. 7 |
| Preparation | p. 8 |
| Installing the Insulation | p. 9 |
| How To Insulate Your Finished Attic | p. 10 |
| -General, Where You Need Insulation, Types of Insulation | p. 10 |
| Project #2 Floor Insulation | | p. 11-12 |
| Background | p. 11 |
| -Safety | p. 11 |
| How To Insulate The Floor Area | p. 11-12 |
| -Tools, Materials, How Much | p. 11 |
| -Installation, Uncovered Ground in Crawl Space | p. 12 |
| Project #3 Window Improvements | | p. 13-19 |
| Background | p. 13 |
| -Safety | p. 13 |
| How To Caulk The Windows | p. 13-14 |
| -Tools, Materials | p. 13 |
| -Installation | p. 14 |
| How To Weatherstrip The Windows | p. 15-16 |
| -Tools, Safety, Materials | p. 15 |
| 1. Thin Spring Metal - Installation | p. 15 |
| 2. Rolled Vinyl - Installation | p. 16 |
| 3. Adhesive Backed - Installation | p. 16 |
| How To Install Storm Windows | p. 17-18 |
| 1. Plastic Storm Windows | p. 17 |
| -Tools, Installation | p. 17 |
| 2. Single-Pane Storm Windows | p. 18 |
| -Windows, Tools, Advantages & Disadvantages, Selection: Judging Quality (Frame Finish, Weatherstripping), Installation | p. 18 |
| 3. Sliding Storm Windows | p. 19 |
| -Tools, Installation, Selection Judging Quality (Frame Finish, Hardware Quality, Corner Joints, Sash Tracks and Weatherstripping) | p. 19 |
| Project #4 Door Improvements | | p. 20-25 |
| Background | p. 20 |
| -Tools | p. 20 |
| How To Caulk The Doors | p. 20 |
| How To Weatherstrip The Doors - Alternatives | p. 21-22 |
| 1. Rolled Vinyl With Aluminum Channel Backing - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 21 |
| 2. Advanced Backed Foam - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 21 |
| 3. Foam Rubber With Wood Backing - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 22 |
| 4. Thin Spring Metal - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 22 |
| 5. Sweeps - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 23 |
| 6. Door Shoes - Tools, Installation, Evaluation | p. 23 |
| How To Install Storm Doors | p. 24-25 |
| 1. Combination Storm Doors - Installation, Selection: Judging Quality (Door Finish, Corner Joints, Weatherstripping, Hardware Quality) | p. 24 |
| 2. Insulated Core Doors - Installation | p. 25 |
| Project #5 Duct Insulation | | p. 26-27 |
| Background | p. 26 |
| -Tools, Safety | p. 26 |
| How To Insulate The Ducts | p. 26-27 |
| -Preparation, Installation | p. 26 |
| Project #6 Other Improvements | | p. 28-31 |
| Routine Maintenance | p. 28-29 |
| -Heating and Cooling Equipment | p. 28 |
| -Water Heaters | p. 28 |
| -Shower Flow Controls - Standard Installation Instructions | p. 29 |
| Attic Ventilation | p. 30 |
| -Types | p. 30 |
| Replacement of Heating and Cooling Equipment | p. 31 |
| -Heat Pumps - Summer, Winter | p. 31 |