For many of us, the holiday season provides us with time to spend with our family members. Although you love your family dearly, you all have a tendency to push each other's buttons rather quickly. Of course, tensions arise when families spend hours together in small spaces, so how can you avoid adding to any drama? Our propane company recommends that you avoid discussing these topics: Medical Procedures Nobody wants to hear [...]
For those of you who love to decorate, the holiday season is particularly exciting because you can entirely transform your decor, adding just the right amount of Christmas cheer. Others may not have a knack or a passion for decorating their homes, but you can still make your home look festive without too much work. Start by decorating your propane fireplace mantle. Here are some helpful tips: Hang Stockings Christmas stockings are [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? The holiday season can be jam-packed with activities and family time, which is both exhilarating and stressful. Not only are you shopping for a variety of different family members, you also have to prepare your home for guests. If you are traveling to see family, you have to deal with crowded airports and inconvenient delays. Luckily, you have a perfectly good propane hot [...]
In our last blog, we discussed some ways to save money on your propane heating bills this year. Especially in an area as cold as upstate New York, warming your home can be quite expensive. We’ve provided some other useful tips to help keep you warm this winter without blowing a ton of money on energy expenses. Try Our Stable Propane Pricing Plan Throughout the year, propane prices fluctuate, and they’ll cost [...]
Now that Old Man Winter’s knocking at your door, you’ll regularly run your propane heater to stay warm. Temperatures drop quickly here in upstate New York, causing your utility bills to skyrocket. You want to stay as comfortable as possible without racking up high energy costs. What are some steps you can take to reduce your heating bills? Door Snakes Don’t let heat escape through drafty doors. If you can spot daylight [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
