Pumpkin Picking & More On Long Island

Long Island has so much to offer 365 days a year. The summer brings lovely beaches and the fall brings the farm life that outsiders don't expect us to have. This type of diversity is what makes Long Island so great and this is one of our favorite times of the year. The weather is cooling off and the families of Long Island are heading out to these farms to have some fun this weekend!

Dee's Nursery

69 Atlantic Avenue

Oceanside, NY 11572

This is the perfect place to take your family for a little weekend fall fun. Hopefully the weather holds up so you can enjoy their kid-friendly corn maze, petting zoo and face painting station. While you're here, you can enjoy some delicious apple cider and relax while your children enjoy themselves. 

Schmitt's Family Farm

26 Pinelawn Road 

Melville, NY 11747

This farm features a massive pumpkin patch with some of the largest pumpkins on the island. You can also enjoy their wonderful hayrides, slides and straw pyramid with the younger ones in your family. But after the sun goes down, it turns into a haunted place where only adults and teenagers can roam! 

White Post Farms

250 Old Country Road

Melville, NY 11747 

This is one of the oldest and most accommodating farms on the island. For one fee, your family can enjoy the animal farm, dog show, sing-along hayride and bounce park. If that doesn't knock out the little ones, let them roam around in the pumpkin patch and pick out some prize winners. Plus, it is right on Old Country Road so the Nassau County folks don't have to take the long trek on the LIE.    

Lewin Farms

812 Sound Avenue

Wading River, NY 11792

This 1,100-acre family farm doesn't have all the flare that the previous farms did. What it does have is an abundance of fresh produce, pumpkins and a real old school feel. Their main attraction is roasted corn and it is definitely worth every penny! 

If we left any of your favorite Long Island farms off the list, feel free to share them with us on Facebook or Twitter! 

And as always, if you run into any plumbing or heating problems this fall, be sure to call the experts at Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter at 516-874-7937. 

Preparing Your Home for Fall

The fall is a wonderful time of year. Football is on all weekend, pumpkin spice fills the air and it can be easy to forget the cold weather that is approaching. As a homeowner, you need to prepare for the seasons to help increase your home's efficiency and dodge those major malfunctions. It doesn't take long, just a few hours on your day off and you can avoid those headaches later on.

 

Clean Those Gutters
On the lanes you want to avoid the gutters at all costs. When it comes to fall preparation, you want to get in there and remove fallen leaves and debris. If you don't want to worry about future problems, go to the local hardware store and purchase mesh guards to protect your gutters.

Clean Your Furnace Filter
The heating season is approaching and your furnace needs a little help getting in shape. The first thing you should do is remove the unit's filter and exchange it for a new one. It's like the first day of school, you never want to go in with an old outfit! It might also be wise to have a heating professional come into your home and inspect your system and call out any problems before they become larger.

Winterize Your Plumbing 
In the next few weeks, you're going to want to perform your annual outdoor water shut-off. Winterizing these pipes and irrigation systems will ensure their safety going into next summer. If you neglect this year in and year out, you're just asking for trouble.

Perform Your Seasonal Safety Check 
This is a great time to check in on your CO monitors, inspect fire safety equipment and review your appliances efficiency. Look for leaky faucets, loose plumbing lines and make sure your home is sealed properly. There is no need to waste water or heat when you could be spending money on more valuable things.

The fall can be hectic with back to school, sports, work and all of your families daily activities. It might still feel like summer, but the cold weather is approaching and you know your home needs some plumbing and heating tune-ups if it is going to get you through the season. At Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter, we can perform both inspections in a timely and professional manner.

To schedule your fall heating and plumbing inspection, call 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web!