Winter Storm Preparation Tips
After running to the store for French toast supplies and toilet paper, what do Long Islanders need to do to prepare for a winter storm? The first winter storm of the season can easily sneak up on us, so it’s essential to develop a plan based on good winter storm preparation tips and then make […]
Heating Tips for When You Travel This Winter
The coming of the cold weather months for many means an escape to warmer climates. Of course, your house cannot go with you, so homeowners must think about what should be going on at home base when you travel.
7 Home Heating Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Keeping our homes safe is always a priority for homeowners, but many fail to recognize the safety issues associated with an essential home comfort: home heating. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating mishaps are a significant cause of home fires in the United States, accounting for as many as 500 deaths and […]
Last Minute Winter Prep Tips
Like many busy homeowners, you’ve probably barely noticed that winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the temperatures have begun to drop already, and Daylight Savings Time, the unofficial start of winter, has just passed us. Some of us have turned on our heating systems and think of the prep we should have done. Now […]
Keeping Your Older Home Warm This Winter
Older homes can provide a rich history that goes back decades. On Long Island, some houses date back to the 1700s and 1800s, with some that even pre-date the nation’s founding. Most older homes are much newer than that, though, having been built between the post-WW2 era and the 1970s. Although old homes can have a […]
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
Although Long Island residents are currently enjoying the fall season, the winter weather is fast approaching and will be here before you know it. Don’t be caught out in the cold this year. Make sure your home is winter-ready ahead of time by investing some time in preparation now. By taking a few simple precautions, […]
Oil Usage Efficiency Tips
The fall season is in full swing, and many of us on Long Island are enjoying the weather. Temperatures are cool enough to leave the windows open and the air conditioning off during the day and night. Before too long, though, we’ll need to start turning the heat on. As concerns about oil production and […]
Three Last-Minute, Money-Saving Heating System Upgrades
The fall season is officially here, and the temperatures have already begun to cool off. Winter is three months away, but that doesn’t mean that you should wait to upgrade your heating system. Some heating equipment upgrades can pay for themselves on the day that they are complete. If you’ve been putting off investing in […]
How to Winterize Your Central Air
Summer is nearly over, the cooler weather is fast approaching, and before you know it, winter will be here. For homeowners with a central air conditioning system, you should take a few simple steps to prepare the unit for a long winter. These tasks don’t take a lot of time and can protect your unit […]
Four Tips to Get Ahead of The Cold Weather
Though an oil tank can come in handy all year along, it is the most essential during the cooler fall and winter months. This applies to furnaces, thermostats, and other heating accessories as well. The weather is currently still warm, and the summer season is still ongoing, but the cold weather will soon creep up […]