New Year’s Heating Resolutions
The holiday season is over, and we are at the very beginning of a new year. A new year means opportunities for positive change. While most of us abandon New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, we are here to offer resolutions that you will keep because, unlike unused gym memberships and tasteless diet foods, our
How to Conserve Oil on Cold Days
As cold weather rolls in, heating bills begin to rise. With winter looming on the horizon, it pays to take stock of ways you can reduce your fuel oil usage and lower your bills. Here is a list of strategies you can use to do exactly that with that in mind.
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?
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 1,300 injuries each
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 that winter is almost
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
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, you’ll feel better when
Baseboard Heating vs. Forced Hot Air Systems – Which is Better?
When choosing the system to heat your home, many options are available, which can be confusing. Depending on where you live, some help may narrow down your options based on resource availability (i.e., natural gas vs. oil heat), but that doesn’t mean that you are forced into a choice that doesn’t suit your home’s needs. Let’s look at two
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 rising costs continue, homeowners need
