DIY. So last year. Now it's GIY. As in green-it-yourself. And just like DIY projects, there are plenty of easy GIY weekend home improvement projects that will save energy and money and add value to your home.

What if you could easily save money and help the environment at the same time? You can.

With the volatile economy Americans are looking for ways to lower energy bills and extend natural resources and many Americans are interested in options that will help reduce dependence on foreign oil as well.

Part of President Barack Obama's economic plan is to create a federal renewable portfolio standard that would require 25 percent of American electricity to be derived from renewable sources by 2025. It would create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in renewable energy, but some say it is not enough.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Barbara Boxer on Tuesday announced that the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee would draft a new climate bill that would help consumers avoid higher prices and create new jobs in clean energy. “We all understand the urgent need for action, and this is a great way to reinvigorate the economy,” Boxer said as she outlined the principles she wanted included in a bill to limit and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Even with soaring energy costs, home inspector Mark Cannella finds that many homeowners still don't understand the value of a home audit.