# DIY Eco Home Makeovers Save Energy, Save Money and Revamp Your Abode By Danielle Levy | Published 2009-02-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-home-save-energy-money References: [videojug](http://www.videojug.com/tag/saving-money-at-home) & [thedailygreen](http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/7-energy-savers-460608) Video Jug shares tips and how-tos on living environmentally and financially efficiently through a series of videos. We all have the ability to do much more to help the environment by [wasting less water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) and energy, and these videos offer great tips on HOW to actually [live more environmentally efficiently at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) in our daily lives. If we all adopted these tricks, imagine the impact we could have collectively! Not only is this advice smart for the environment, but it’s also smart for your wallet as being [energy-efficient means saving money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miter-brands) on bills! This is key in these financially shaky times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-efficient Home Improvements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. - **Eco-friendly Lifestyle Tips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies and platforms that provide personalized eco-friendly tips to individuals, helping them live more environmentally efficient lives. - **Sustainable Home Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer sustainable home renovation services that focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Green Building Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative, sustainable materials for construction and home improvement projects. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced smart home systems and devices that optimize energy usage and promote eco-friendly habits. - **Energy Conservation Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide specialized energy consulting and retrofitting services to help homeowners reduce their energy consumption and save money. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy Savings App](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-by-uncharted.md) - [DIY Solar Oven Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-oven.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Mesmerizing Home Improvements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-improvements.md) - [Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-optimizer.md) - [Smart Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pub Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pub-guide.md) - [Energy-Saving Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-that-saves-energy.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md)