Q: We recently got a quote for $5,400 for putting energy-savings paint on the ceilings inside our home. We have an 1,870 square-foot house that has no attic so we can’t upgrade the insulation in the attic. But we thought that possibly painting the interior ceilings could help reduce our utility bills in the summer. What do you think?
A: There is no such thing as “energy-saving” paint for use inside homes. That $5,400 quote would be a complete waste of money. Even if you could save 2 percent of your bill every month, you would never get your money back on this expensive paint job.
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