SWPPD Blog

If you’re tired of reminding everyone in your house to turn off the lights when they leave a room, install light switches that do it for them. Read More

Your dog loves riding in the car with you and playing in the grass on warm, sunny days. But when it gets really hot, keep Fido indoors where the air conditioning can keep your best friend cool. Read More

It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks. But setting them off is not a do-it-yourself job. Read More

            1. Install a programmable thermostat. The U.S. Department of Energy says you can save up to $150 a year on heating and cooling bills if you do—and if you program the device properly. Some homeowners who buy programmable thermostats continue to turn the temperature up and down manually instead of setting it to automatically raise and lower the heat or a/c. Read More

            If you’re planning to drop a bundle of cash on a souped-up TV for Dad this Father’s Day, shop wisely.  Read More

Going “green” means living in a way that’s friendly to the planet. But it also means keeping a little more “green” in your pocket by living more efficiently. Read More

            Your water heater most likely will last for 15 years. A little attention a couple of times a year can keep it humming along the whole time. Read More

            Every spring, before the weather gets too warm, call a qualified service technician to inspect and tune-up your air conditioning unit. Read More

A lot of the cool air your a/c blasts into your home in the summer winds up outdoors because your windows let it escape. Read More

            Your dishwasher is handy for cleaning household items that you would never throw in the washing machine.  Read More