Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than by turning your home into a haunted masterpiece? While many homeowners go DIY, there are undeniable benefits to entrusting your Halloween decorations to the professionals. Here are some advantages of having The Long Island Holiday Lighting Company decorate your home for Halloween. From eerie elegance to stress-free spookiness, they’ve got you covered. Benefits of Professional Halloween Decorating: 1. Unleash Your Imagination: One of the greatest perks of hiring professionals is the freedom to dream big. The team at The Long Island Holiday…
The cooler winds of autumn are on their way. Now’s the time to get your yard ready for the colder weather ahead. Here’s a yard cleanup checklist for getting and keeping you yard ready for fall. Clean Out Plant Beds Pests love to hide in weeds and leaves caught up in flower beds. Start pulling weeds and raking leaves out of the bed. It will make the beds look better and make pests go find somewhere else to hide. Clear and Till the Vegetable Garden If you have a vegetable garden, fall is the time to get it ready for…
If you have ever experienced the frustration of removing your outdoor furniture from storage and finding it rusting or covered in mold and mildew, you know how disappointing this can be. Fortunately, you can make sure that this does not happen next season by following a few simple steps to protect your furniture through the winter months. 1. Give it a Good Cleaning This first step is, perhaps, one of the most important steps in getting your outdoor furniture ready for winter storage. Storing furniture with dirt, debris, or food stuck in the crevices can lead to the development of…
When you pick up tonight’s dinner, chances are pizza just might cross your mind. In fact, it’s a safe bet that you’ve had at least a slice or two in the not-so-distant past. With so much love for this easy to fix and even easier to eat dish, there’s no wonder that National Cheese Pizza Day is real. Today, put the junk food down and pick up a slice of what has become a billion dollar industry in the US. Why Do We Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day? Everyone has their favorite toppings, but somehow cheese pizza always makes it…
A sizzling steak is a surefire sound of summer, and the flavors achieved from one that’s perfectly grilled are hard to match. Before you fire up your grill, consider these five basics for cooking a chef-worthy steak: Prepare Your Cut Taste preferences (and prices) may differ among sirloins, ribeyes, T-bones and more, but the way you prepare steaks likely won’t change much from cut to cut. You’ll want to trim the thickness down to 1/2-1 inch for proper cooking, and setting the meat out ahead of time allows it to warm to room temperature before hitting the grill. Placing a…
Summer often brings vacations and road trips, which can put extra stress on your vehicle and one of its most important safety components: the tires. Higher pavement temperatures combined with normal wear and tear – plus added traffic volume due to summer travel – can contribute to potential safety hazards. Before you head out this summer, consider these tips from the tire experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire to stay safe on the road. 1. Check Tire Pressure Regularly Low tire pressure can lead to poor handling and gas mileage as well as excessive wear and overloading. Before any long…
Make Summer Travel with Pets Enjoyable and Seamless For pet owners, cats and dogs are part of the family, which means when it’s time to head out of town this summer, the four-legged friends get to come along, too. In fact, a survey conducted by Motel 6 revealed that of 2,000 Americans with summer leisure plans, the vast majority of those traveling with pets this summer (90%) are bringing their dog, and more than a quarter (31%) are bringing their cat. While traveling with pets can be a handful, Motel 6 and its Chief Pet Officer, Garfield, fresh off his…
There’s nothing like the warm, gooey goodness of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, and today, we’re celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day in the sweetest way possible! The Perfect Recipe Here’s a quick and easy recipe to whip up a batch of these classic treats: Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).…
Summer is the time to get outside and remember the importance of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed as a family. Encouraging children at an early age to participate in outdoor exploration can help foster lifelong skills. For example, research published in the “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” found associations between nature exposure and improved cognitive function, brain activity, blood pressure, mental health, physical activity and sleep. What’s more, kids who play and take part in outdoor adventures learn skills like problem solving, according to the American Academy of Pediatricians. However, for many families with little ones,…
Temperatures are rising and so brings the need for an icy beverage to beat the sun and stay hydrated. While bottled water and iced lemonade will do on a typical day, sometimes you just prefer something with an extra kick. A refreshing summer cocktail would make a great addition to your BBQs, parties, or just for you to cool down. Here you can find 20 cocktail ideas to boost your summer season and events. Summer Berry Mojito Pitchers Berry mojito pitchers are great for entertaining a crowd. They save you the time of making each drink individually. This cocktail combines…

