After you know where your home is losing energy, make a plan by asking yourself a few questions:

• How much money do you spend on energy?
• Where are your greatest energy losses?
• How long will it take for an investment in energy efficiency to pay for itself in energy cost savings?
• Do the energy-saving measures provide additional benefits that are important to you—for example, increased comfort from installing double-paned, efficient windows?
• How long do you plan to own your current home?
• Can you do the job yourself or do you need a contractor?
• What is your budget?
• How much time do you have for maintenance and repairs?