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There is really nothing better than grilling a fresh piece of beef, chicken or fish. With the right marinade and attention to temperature you’re sure to have a good meal every time. This is probably why the grilling industry racks up 2 billion in sales every year. A lot of folks think that grilling is a seasonal way to cook. But more and more folks are exploring the joys of grilling all year around. However, in cold temperatures and in the snow there are certain precautions you need to take to insure you get the grilling job done right.
Obviously you’re going to have to clear your grill of any snow before you start cooking. Even with that shoveled away you still need to allow yourself extra time for the grill to heat up. As you get ready to drop your meat or fish du jour make sure you’ve bundled up but avoid anything dangling that might catch on fire like a scarf.
You’ll also want to make sure you’ve invested in a sturdy grill. This is especially true here in Rockland County where the winters can be harsh. A gas grill with a cast-iron grate is a good way to go. If your current grill has taken a beaten over the past couple of winter seasons it might be time to upgrade to a new model. You’ll find many cool features like fast starters, side burners, bread warmers and thermometers are all standard on even the basic new models. Getting rid of the old grill doesn’t mean shoving it into the garage. Why hold onto something you’re never going to use again? To dispose of that grill the proper way you need to hire Junk King Hudson Valley.
When it comes to removing junk from homes and businesses Junk King is top of the list. All it takes to get the ball rolling is a call to the Junk King dispatch center. You’ll be setting up an appointment with a Junk King supervisor to provide you with an estimate price. They’ll be basing that estimate on how much space your junk is going to take up on their truck. If all you’re tossing out is a single grill you can probably get away without an on sight visit. But why stop with just the old grill? This is a golden opportunity to finally toss out all that junk you’ve been hanging onto for all these years. The Junk King Hudson Valley crew will be showing up with a huge truck that can be loaded with all your cast offs. Start with the grill and finish with a clutter free garage and basement. It’s the perfect way to get a jump on your spring cleaning!
If you haven’t taken the time to explore all that Westchester NY has to offer then you’re missing out on a lot! There are several charming neighborhoods like Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont or New Rochelle which offer up quaint bed and breakfasts for a cozy get away opportunity. Each of these regions has their own sites to see which can go a long way towards building new memories and/or reliving old ones. Over at the Rye Playland you can take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk or take a ride on the roller coaster. There are many elegant mansions in Rye open for tours. That same can be said for acres of idyllic wildlife sanctuaries. In the downtown villages of Mamaroneck, Larchmont or Katonah you’ll find plenty of wonderful shops, cafes and coffee shacks to unwind and relax in.
There are some winter visitors who have made a lovely home in the Hudson Valley. That would be flocks of eagles that have come down from Canada. They do this every year when the water up north freezes over. What makes Hudson Valley so attractive to these noble birds? It’s the clean environment.
Nothing lasts forever. That holds true for cars, mattresses, televisions and washing machines. If your old washer has seen better days and you’re in the market for a new model you’ll want to consider a few factors before heading off to the store. One of the first things you’ll be looking at is size. Do you need to stack your washing machine on top of your dryer? Is your laundry machine space a tight squeeze? Make sure you measure twice before settling on a new machine.
Recently, a notice from the Sleepy Hollow Police Department went out to the local residents. It said, “The Sleepy Hollow Police Department would like to remind the public to be aware of their surroundings, especially this time of year. Be observant in your neighborhood and look out for neighbors. Many people are shopping on line and gifts are being sent during these holidays. Remain vigilant and if observing anything suspicious, immediately report this to the police department.”
Got papers to shred? In this era of identity theft on the rise it’s a smart choice for all your trash papers like bank notices or credit card statements to be given a good shredding. Believe it or not, here in Westchester there is a mobile shredder which will park at various locations and allow you to bring up to four file boxes of papers to be put through the grinder. Unfortunately, if you’re a business you can’t shred your papers at the mobile shredder. And what about getting rid of all your e-waste? Is there going to be a drop off collection event for those? Well, if you search the official government website this is the message you’ll find:
History was made in a bad way when Hurricane Sandy slammed into the east coast at the end of October. That bad history included storm surges here in the Hudson Valley that hadn’t been seen for generations. This was officially classified as a major flood for this area. Of the many dangerous impacts from this surge the spread of pollution in the Hudson River and New York Harbor has been particularly alarming. As explained in a recent article: “a variety of toxic chemicals, including petroleum and fluids from cars and boats; contaminants from flooded subways, roads, parking lots and tunnels; and contaminants washed from shoreline industrial sites, as well as commercial and residential buildings. Oil sheens and debris have been observed—everything from 55-gallon drums and quart-sized containers of transmission fluid, to wrecked boats and swamped vehicles with leaking fuel tanks.”
The most important thing to keep in mind as you prepare to move into a new home is don’t procrastinate. The last thing you want is for moving day to arrive and you’re scrambling to pack up items. This is how stuff gets broken or left behind. The moving clock should really start ticking 30 days out from the official move date. At the 30 day mark you should be gathering up packing supplies like boxes and wrapping paper. You’ll probably end up using more than you think. This is why you should consider renting plastic containers. For about the same amount as you would pay for moving boxes, you can have plastic bins dropped off at your home for the move. Best of all, all that cardboard won’t be going to waste.
How many rooms do you really need in your home? Put aside the idea of raising a family. If the kids have all gone off to start their own lives what are you left with? Conceivably you make the journey from your bedroom to the bathroom to the kitchen to the living room. For all practical purposes you’re only utilizing the space of one bedroom apartment. Yes, it might be a benefit to have a spare room for visiting family but then that would just a be a two bedroom apartment. Do you really need all the other space? You’re paying for maintenance on all those extra rooms plus the landscaping. That’s a lot of work especially if you were hoping to slow things down a bit as you head into retirement. Perhaps now is the time to think about downsizing.