Lose 10 Tons, Step 2: Seal And Insulate

Step Two in Simple Steps' 12-step Lose 10 Tons in 2010 plan - a plan designed to help each of us curb our energy addiction and reduce our environmental footprint - is all about insulation. If you take Step One and get a home energy audit, according to Simple Steps, "your next step is to take its advice, starting with sealing, weatherstripping and insulating your home to keep in the air you pay to heat."

If you want advice on caulking, weather-stripping, insulating your water heater, doing those things inexpensively, and maximizing your return on investment, read about Step Two. Simple Steps says you'll save $400 annually on your energy bill and significantly reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.