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You can manually create an infrared thermal image of a wall of your house.  It takes about thirty minutes total.  It doesn’t give you the instant gratification that a $2,000 US infrared camera gives, but it does give you the information you need to make needed repairs to insulation, windows, doors and more. 

http://www.squidoo.com/DIY-thermal-heatmap

Finally, a sensor that works with fluorescents! the older “Safer” brand only works with incandescents (have a couple of these in the pantry and the laundry closet), and was dismayed that it didn’t work with CFL’s. Hoping they work with LED bulbs, so I can further the reduction of electrical useage.

Good price for a low power converter for that room at a time solar project.  Won’t allow any of your guests to run their 1500W blowdryer or that Dyson vacuum cleaner, but the maid should be using the broom and dustpan anyway.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882021068

Lowe’s is starting to make DIY alternative energy a reality. There are others out there too, but how many people think of doing one room at a time? A guest room, a garage, those lights the kids always leave on despite pleas, threats, bribes, and diatribes (“when I was a kid…”). Here’s a quick overview of what you can do, and links to sites that offer these opportunities.
http://www.squidoo.com/solar-panels-lowes