How to Shrink Your Energy Bills : practical and ingenious tips that will absolutely save you money / edited by Melissa Shuwall ; with illustration by Suzanne Clee.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shuwall, Melissa, 1954- editor.

Clee, Suzanne, illustrator.

Running Press, publisher.

Running Press Imprint Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy conservation.

energy conservation.

Penn Provenance:

Teacher, Stuart (donor) (Running Press copy)

Shuwall, Melissa, 1954- (autograph) (Running Press copy)

Physical Description:

32 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : Running Press, 1980.

Contents:

Introduction

Insulation: Basic Energy Saving. Attic, Ducts, Windows, Water Heater

Heating Your Home. Thermostat, Furnace, Windows, Fireplace, Drafts

Cooling Your Home. Air Conditioning, Roofing

Conserving Electricity. Lighting, Television, Appliances

Saving Energy in the Kitchen. Range, Cookware, Cooking Techniques, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

The Laundry and the Bath: Cleanliness for Less. Washer, Dryer, Ironing, Bath, Shower, Water Heater

Energywise Driving. Buying a Car, Maintenance, Driving Habits

Gardening for Energy Savers. House Plants, Shrubs, Yard Equipment.

Notes:

"Cover art direction by James Wizard Wilson. Cover photography by Carl Waltzer. Copy editing by Alida Becker. Interior design by Peter John Dorman. Typesetting by rci, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Running Press Collection copies 1 & 2 presented to the Penn Libraries in 2008 by Stuart "Buz" Teacher.

Running Press copies are "1" printing.

Running Press copy 2 is inscribed "4/18/80 - To Mom - who has more energy than I could possibly save - Love, Melissa".

ISBN:

0894710982

9780894710988

0894710990

9780894710995

OCLC:

6304356