Posted: April 10, 2018 at 8:55 p.m.
Could your garage, shed, barn or other outdoor building use an energy efficiency boost? Try these tips to save energy and money:
- The same rules apply for outdoor buildings as houses: Add insulation, install energy-efficient windows and seal ductwork.
- Unplug power tools and battery chargers when not in use.
- Install an insulated door and seal the sides and bottom around it to reduce air leaks.
- Install motion sensors on outdoor lights.
- Look into LED retrofits for outdoor security lights. The bulbs cost more upfront, but payback takes only a few years, and LEDs can last up to 20 years.