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We all want to take care of the planet, and sometimes it can drive us to extremes. In an effort to do the right thing, we may default to operating in extremes, since they’re simple (fuel: bad! electricity: good!) But the discussion is far more nuanced than that. Like everything, there’s a spectrum of when…
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Riverbrook Regional YMCA: Rock at the Y, Wilton, CT Music fans of the Grateful Dead gathered for an outdoor concert and delicious food trucks while supporting a good cause! Featuring the band Terrapin, playing an authentic mix of Grateful Dead original tunes, proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the Riverbrook Regional YMCA, making…
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Owning a second home or a vacation home is wonderful! Getting to experience a change of scenery on-demand is a gift. However, if your extra home is propane-powered and in a heavy snowfall area, it’s a good idea to have a plan for winter safety in place for winter storms. In the event of extreme…
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So many people fancy themselves home chefs these days. With cooking competition shows on TV, convenient food and recipe subscription boxes, and #mealinspo on social media, more and more of us are heading into the kitchen to whip up something awesome. But of course, we want to do it as inexpensively as possible. If you…
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Propane is a construction industry staple. From propane temporary heat to propane generators and propane forklifts, workers know they can rely on it for its efficiency, affordability, and safety. But there’s also unexpected propane-powered construction equipment that can make life on the job even easier — particularly for jobs working with concrete and epoxy floor…
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Propane heaters are popular for a number of reasons. They’re reliable (no worries if there’s an electrical power outage), they’re efficient, and they’re portable. But some people have questions about their safety. Is it really safe to use a propane heater indoors? The answer is yes! But it’s important to remember that this applies specifically…
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When you think of propane, heating is most people’s first association. Propane air conditioning? Not as well known. But they’re an option, and they have some very appealing advantages over other types of air conditioning systems, like electric. We think of it as a heating source but really, propane is an all-around energy source, capable…
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Propane is a highly versatile, environmentally safe, clean burning, cost efficient and energy efficient fuel source with hundreds of uses. It is a nontoxic, colorless and odorless energy source produced from both natural gas processing and crude-oil refining. Like with natural gas, an odorant is added to propane in order to help detect its presence.…
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Anyone who has had to take a freezing cold shower will tell you how important heat sources are. In an average home, we use hot water for everything from showering to washing dishes — so when it goes out it can be extremely disruptive. For those reasons, among a host of others, reliable water heat…
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