March 23, 2017
Some studies have shown that we will see a 20 to 30 percent increase in tree and grass pollen this year. The best way to combat allergy symptoms is to prepare as much as possible before the Long Island allergy season peaks. Here are a few...March 09, 2017
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air around you. We need humidity in our home for our comfort, but too little or too much can become problematic. If humidity is left to its own devices, it can create issues that bring costly...February 16, 2017
Every Long Island home is different. Older homes tend to be draftier, with uneven temperature variations from room to room. Homes built in the last decade typically cool and warm more consistently and have less noticeable fluctuations in...February 03, 2017
Most of us do not think about our furnace until we notice that it isn’t working properly. Long Island winters can reach dangerously low temperatures, and no one wants to be stuck without heat or hot water in the middle of the winter...January 26, 2017
During the cold Long Island winter, frozen pipes are a common nuisance for our customers. Plumbing pipes that are not properly insulated cannot handle the frigid temperatures that hit our area in January and February. When the thermometer...January 05, 2017
Winter on Long Island can make us all a little stir crazy. You can’t exactly tell the kids to “go out and play’ when it’s 15°F outside. There are, however, a ton of fun family activities to do during the Long Island winter months...December 22, 2016
The cold winter temperatures on Long Island are finally upon us. With snow filled looming days ahead, there are a few things to start thinking about to make sure you’ll be ready for what Mother Nature throws our way.Packing and...December 08, 2016
‘Tis the season for baking homemade cookies and other festive treats in your Long Island home’s kitchen. Some of our homes have propane fueled ranges and kitchen appliances. There are many benefits to gas stoves, including immediate...November 24, 2016
Your oil furnace works hard to keep your Long Island home warm, even under the harshest winter conditions. Unlike gas-fired furnaces, an oil-fired furnace relies on its storage tank to provide the fuel oil necessary for...November 10, 2016
Everyone loves to curl up by a warm fire. What you may not realize, however, is that when it is not being used, your Long Island home's fireplace is essentially an open window. There are a variety of things you can do to limit the amount...