DIY (Do it Yourself) Toolkit

Improve your home’s energy and water efficiency by checking out a Do it Yourself (DIY) Toolkit at your local Sonoma County Library branch. DIY Energy and Water Savings Toolkits include tools and information to perform home upgrade projects including weather stripping windows and doors, monitoring electrical usage, finding water leaks, and making homes more efficient with LED lightbulbs. Toolkits are available at all 12 Sonoma County Library regional branches and Sonoma County Library cardholders can check out the kits for up to 21 days.

DIY Toolkits are made possible due to a partnership with the County of Sonoma's Energy and Sustainability Office, Sonoma Water, Sonoma Clean Power and the Sonoma County Library. To view current availability by library branch visit: https://sonoma.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=diy%20toolkit&searchType=smart 

The below guidebooks offer a preview of the energy and cost-saving information in the DIY Toolkit in English and Spanish:

DIY Guidebook
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DIY Guidebook links to tips and how-to videos:

How to use Kill-A-Watt EZ Meter: https://youtu.be/7K2uBZKLOEg?si=aU7aoz2YpjGmf-Sy

Test for cracks in door seals using incense: https://youtu.be/ngzUQ2qZW_w?si=3HXoZXAuUxKmSPha

Remove Broken lightbulb: https://youtu.be/a-ez2rlDKZ0?si=uiDKGNixp3XMAJpK

Clean up/Disposal of broken CFLs: https://youtu.be/1zfqS8Cqnic?si=2CctavYTaayxmaY1

How to use infrared thermometer: https://youtu.be/8wi_0bV-UxA?si=X18rVSZJ6tsvjGiH 

How to caulk windows: https://youtu.be/d1m5G2eDGMo?si=4_9NoC3LfWduU4oX

How to apply weatherstripping: https://youtu.be/zvga1Bv8UfQ?si=34xDAV76NnjxwDOR

How to install outlet gaskets: https://youtu.be/quz1gjP_f2A?si=33jxdGP-rOTpSXru