As we progress further into the month of October, you may be spending more time in front of your propane fireplace. Although wood-burning fireplaces smell great, it takes quite a bit of time to get a fire going. With a propane fireplace, all you have to do is flip a switch. That’s not the only advantage of using a propane-fueled fireplace. Wood-burning fireplaces get dirty quickly with ash and soot and you’ll [...]
Have you noticed the chill in the air? In October, the air takes on crisper, cooler temperature, which makes it the perfect time to relax in front of your cozy propane fireplace. Basking in the warm glow of your hearth, October evenings are perfect for watching a classic fall movie. Practical Magic This 1998 movie stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as adult sisters who were raised by their aunts, who happen [...]
As we are well into the Halloween season, our propane company would love to discuss one of America’s favorite ghoulish families: The Addams family. Making their debut as a cartoon in The New Yorker, this family would grow increasingly popular over the years. With so much history behind them, let’s take a deeper dive into the fascinating history of the Addams family. Cartoon Cartoonist Charles Addams is responsible for the creation of [...]
October is such a wonderful, glorious month. Not only is the weather absolutely spectacular, but it’s also the month of Halloween. At DiSanto Propane, we love Halloween, and we would like to share with you our reasons why: But First…. The History of Halloween Before we get started, let’s take a look at the history behind this beloved holiday. Prior to Halloween, the Celtic population celebrated a pagan holiday known as Samhain, [...]
In our last blog, we discussed how to clean your propane stove top in some detail. Why stop there? Having a clean kitchen is a truly gratifying feeling, and people tend to flock to your kitchen when it’s clean. Have you ever noticed how people love to gather around the kitchen counter, sipping on a glass of wine, preparing food, and chatting about their lives? However, your kitchen can transform into a [...]
Do you love a good scare? If so, you’ve probably looked forward to the month of October the entire year, and it’s finally here! Both TV and movie screens are jam-packed with horror movies and shows this time of year, but you may be seeking a more interactive experience. If you truly want to scare yourself silly this Halloween season, visit one of the local haunted houses or corn mazes. When exactly [...]
With its abundance of trees, lakes, gorges, and mountains, upstate New York is a truly beautiful part of the country. Chances are, if you love this beautiful state as much as we do, you want to do everything you can to protect the environment. By taking some simple steps to reduce our carbon footprint, the outdoors can be enjoyed by many future generations. Both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the [...]
Chances are, you love your propane cook top. Oftentimes, world-renowned chefs prefer cooking on gas ranges instead of using electric ranges. Not only do gas ranges take less time to heat and cool, you’ll never have to worry about encountering any dreaded hot spots while cooking. In fact, you may love cooking on your range so much that it’s covered in stains and crumbs. Although you may feel intimidated by cleaning your [...]
As the temperatures continue to drop, you may be tempted to throw the cover on your propane grill. However, we strongly urge you to reconsider your decision. After all, the presence of horrible, blood-sucking, evil mosquitos is much less pervasive in cooler weather. Finally, you feel more comfortable in the crisp autumn air, no longer sweating up a storm in the sweltering summer heat. Therefore, fall may truly be the best time [...]
If you have kids, you know how difficult it can be to force them to go outside. Unfortunately, laptops, tablets, and even smartphones feature a variety of different games and other distractions that are so enticing they can be addictive. Fall is such a wonderful time of year to explore the outdoors in a variety of different ways, from taking a walk around the block to hiking in the mountains. Luckily, your [...]
