It's been a beautiful fall so far. The colours have been spectacular. And while you are enjoying the fall leaves and other fall harvest activities, it's hard not to notice that the weather is changing and it's getting colder as we move towards November.

If you haven't already done so, it's time to get your seasonal holiday cottage ready for winter. There are a number of steps you can take now, to ensure your cottage will be secure and safe from damage during the winter ahead.

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Budget Propane is pleased to support various community initiatives and organizations providing services in central Ontario. This summer we supported the CNIB Muskoka Dock-to-Dock fundraiser. The CNIB Lake Joe's 60th Anniversary weekend raised a total of $370,000!

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There are many consumer and workplace trends that will continue this fall and winter: working from home, limited travel, DIY, home entertainment, online shopping, and smart appliances. 

From smart lightbulbs you can control on your phone, to refrigerators that tell you when to order food, to thermostats that optimize your heating, technology - or the 'internet-of-things' is a trend that is only growing across the country.

Being in around the clock control of appliances and services has a lot of advantages. Consumers can make better decisions on utility usage, and for cottage owners who may not be able to travel to their property, remote monitoring gives added peace of mind and convenience.

One of the features of smart devices is the ability to communicate information automatically. Looking after your household propane fuel supply can be automated with our remote tank monitoring service. Here are 3 reasons you should consider switching to it.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you’ve probably already visited your local butcher or grocery store to purchase your turkey, but have you planned how you are going to cook it?

The vast majority of people in Canada cook their Thanksgiving turkey by putting it into an oven, but you can unlock a world of culinary possibilities by using propane to cook your turkey this year on your outdoor grill.

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The official start of the fall season is fast approaching. And that means getting your home or cottage ready for the colder weather. It's much more pleasant to get your property prepared while the weather is warm and it's great to be outside.

It’s likely we have several months before the snow begins to arrive, but the colder temperatures and higher demand for energy in the fall are a good reminder that we should now start preparing our propane appliances for the season ahead.

To help you prepare your home for colder weather and to ensure you save money through the efficient use of propane, here are a few tips that you can take:

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Fireplaces are a great way to add extra heating to your home, and who doesn't like the cozy ambiance of flickering flames and the focal point that a fireplace brings to your home.

Whether your home is already equipped with a fireplace or you are looking to add one to your home before winter, you should consider a propane gas fireplace unit. Propane fireplaces or stoves are a great alternative to regular wood or electric fireplaces and have many added benefits.

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