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. 

Different Uses For Copper Pipe

Copper piping is valuable and should never be wasted. Most plumbing jobs result in scrap copper and that leaves people thinking of some creative ways to utilize it. You could always cash it in, but there are also some DIY copper projects that are worth looking into.

Toilet Paper Roll
You'll first want to clean your piping to give it that beautiful shine. Once you have done this, you'll need to go to the hardware store and pick up some fittings that coincide with the diameter of your leftover pipe. Wrap the fitting around your new holder, screw it into the wall and gaze upon your DIY bathroom decoration.

Garden Guarder
Have you ever crushed your flowers with the hose by accident? Well that is in the past once you start using your copper garden guarders. Start by caulking a copper cap to one end of a tube and drive the other end into the soil in front of your flowers. Your garden now has a 24 hour watch dog.

Wind Chimes 
Copper gives off a beautiful shine and an even sweeter sound. Take that scrap copper and cut it at various lengths; the longer the tube, the deeper the sound. After you have 6 or 7 tubes, drill a small hole in their tops and loop some fishing line through the opening. Attach the other end to a stick and hang the chime for your enjoyment.

Gutter Cleaner
Use your hammer to flatten the last 6 inches of a long piece of copper tubing. Then take that end and bend it into a 90 degree angle. You now have a long, effective hook to clean the leaves out of those gutters this fall.

Towel Racks 
Now you can make a copper towel rack to go along with your toilet paper holder. Once you purchase matching holders, cut the pipe into the appropriate length. Feed the tube into the hole and then drill the fixture into the wall. You might want to go to the store and buy some new towels to go along with your fresh, metallic look.

If you have some other copper projects you want to share, please do so on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

If you need pipe repair or any other plumbing service, call the experts at Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter! We have been serving the Long Island area for over 50 years and there is no job we can't handle. To schedule service, call 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web!

Plumbing Jobs For the Pros

Even if you're feeling confident in your ability, there are some plumbing jobs you just shouldn't mess with. Trying to save a few bucks is always good, but your lack of expertise could lead to more expensive problems in the future. Here are some of the plumbing tasks that we recommend leaving to the the professionals at Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter: 

Complex Pipe Problems 

By complex, we mean basically anything above tightening a loose fitting. If you start messing with pipes on your own, you could open the door for leaks, floods and a multitude of different problems.

Water Heater Repairs 

Whether you have an electric or gas burning heater, DIY fixes could be hazardous. Just think about it, do you really want to mess with gas or electrical hazards just to save cash? Our technicians have had years of training and their odds of coming out unscathed are far better than yours. 

Gas/Propane Related Jobs

This doesn't really need to be said, but gas is extremely combustible and dangerous. Even the smallest leak in a gas line could lead to catastrophic consequences for you and your family. Please leave these tasks to your plumbing or heating professionals. 

Permit Related Work 

If you are expanding your bathroom or kitchen, the work likely requires a permit. Even if you are fully capable of producing quality work, it might not pass a formal inspection. Plumbing professionals are aware of the local laws, codes and provisions that need to be met for this type of work.

At Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter, our plumbing technicians are fully licensed and insured. We have been serving the Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and NYC area for over 50 years and all of our work is fully guaranteed. Whether your plumbing problems happen at noon or midnight, we will be there in as little as thirty minutes! 

To schedule an appointment, call 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web! 

How To Care For Your Washing Machine

Maintaining your washer machine is a good way to avoid cleaning up after it. With the kids going back to school, the dirty clothes are going to start piling up. Whether you are washing football jerseys, school clothes or leotards, you need your washer machine to go into the school year in peak form. 

Inspect the Hoses 

The hoses on your washer machine are responsible for giving and taking water from your main unit. Just like pipes, these hoses are susceptible to wear and tear, so it is important to stay on top of them. If you notice any blistering or cracks, you'll want to replace the hose as soon as possible. Neglecting the issue will leave you cleaning up very expensive flood damage. 

Keep it Level 

Despite what some may think, the washer machine is not supposed to shake. Vibrations are caused by the legs of the unit being out of sync, and this is not to be ignored. Most standard washing machines have adjustable legs that are easy to access with the proper tools. If your not really a tool person, try leveling off the unit with some wooden shims. 

Avoid Overloading

Consult your owners manual to figure out the proper load size for your unit. Keep a little scale next to your laundry so that you can meet the requirements. Over sized loads aren't good for the washer machine or your clothes. 

Prevent Flood Damage 

If your washing machine does fall on hard times, you want to have the proper precautions in place to avoid major flood damage. An emergency water shutoff system prevents water damage by automatically shutting off the water flow when a malfunction is detected. So if you are upstairs while the laundry is running, this will help back you up. 

If any of your appliances need installation or repair, call the experts at Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We have all of the experience and tools that you need to get the job done. To schedule service, call 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web!