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? The first winter storm of the season can easily sneak up on us, so it’s essential to develop a plan based on good winter storm preparation tips and then make sure you check things off the list as you get them handled.

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 year and a billion dollars in property loss.

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 upon us, what preparations can we make that will be quick, easy, and worthwhile?

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 have a unique charm and long chronicle of their own, they can also have issues with heating and cooling, particularly homes built […]

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 the winds of winter arrive.