Are you traveling to visit family members for the holidays? The holidays are the craziest time of year for airports, so you need to be prepared for anything they throw your way. You may experience delays due to mechanical issues or weather, so make sure you have snacks and entertaining materials to make it through any extra time spent at the airport. Here are some tips for flying as smoothly as possible [...]
Whether you see your relatives on a regular basis or you only visit your family once or twice a year, you’ll most likely spend some time with them during the holidays. Although you may feel overjoyed to see certain family members, you may be dreading spending time with certain relatives. Most families have at least one annoying relative, so how can you enjoy the holidays despite their presence? Mentally Prepare Yourself Before [...]
Now that we are full swing into the holiday season, it’s time to decorate your home. Whether you're hosting relatives for the holiday season or throwing a party for your friends, you want your home to feel as cheerful and inviting as possible, so it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Where do you even begin? Christmas Tree As the centerpiece of the entire holiday season, all your decorations begin with [...]
It’s often said you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family members. Whether you see your family on a regular basis or you only visit them a few times a year, the holiday season is most often spent with them. Let’s face it; although our family members are some of the most important people in our lives, they can also push our buttons like no one else. How do [...]
Although Thanksgiving may be over, the holiday season has just begun. You may be traveling over the holidays to visit family members or you could be hosting family members at your own house. Before the excitement of the holiday season really begins, it’s important to stay in for a relaxing evening. Curl up in front of your propane fireplace and watch a classic holiday movie. Here are a few of our favorites: [...]
Now that it’s almost December, the temperatures here in upstate New York are really starting to drop. While quite a few people flock indoors to enjoy the warmth of their propane fireplaces, some braver souls prefer enjoying the outdoors all year long. Luckily, you have quite a few options for keeping warm as you relax on your patio. Propane Fire Pit Entertaining outdoors is fun year-round when you have a propane fire [...]
With the month of December just around the corner, we’re all layering up even more at DiSanto Propane. Northeastern winters can be downright brutal, and it’s important to stay warm. Some of you may break out your propane heaters to stay warm while working outdoors or while camping. When you keep your propane heating unit as clean and well-maintained as possible, you’ll get the most use out of it. Here are some [...]
Much to the chagrin of firefighters, the popularity of deep-fried turkeys has grown over the past few years. Each Thanksgiving, emergency room traffic soars with burn victims from deep-fryer accidents. Simply Google “deep frying turkeys gone wrong”, and you’ll find a plethora of Youtube videos illustrating turkey explosions resulting in rapid-fire blazes. Deep-frying turkeys is so dangerous that the Department of Homeland Security has issued warnings for novice cooks across the country. [...]
Now that we’re well into the month of November, we’re really feeling the chill in the air pick up here in upstate New York. Nothing feels quite as wonderful during the colder months of the year than curling up in front of the fireplace to watch a movie, read a book or simply take a nap. Traditionally, people have opted for woodburning fireplaces to stay warm throughout the chilliest nights and days. [...]
Here in upstate New York, the temperature really begins to drop in November. Following Daylight Saving, the days grow much shorter as well. If you experience an extra chilly day or even snowfall, you may not even want to go outside. When you have a plethora of propane appliances in your home, you don’t even have to leave the house and experience a perfectly wonderful day. Cook a Hearty Breakfast On such [...]
