Is your home squandering precious energy? Here's how you can search out areas of energy waste that may be costing you money. By following up on problems, you can lower energy bills by 5% to 30% annually. With annual energy bills averaging $2,200, investing in fixes or energy-efficient replacement products could save you up to $660 within a year.

 Leave the deerstalker hat and magnifying glass behind. All you'll need for energy sleuthing is a flashlight, screwdriver, paint stirrer, tape measure, and--not just for serenity's sake--a stick of incense.