It’s something that slips your mind. It’s the holiday season so you’re constantly traveling, or perhaps you’re going to a warm destination for your family vacation. What is one thing that you always forget to do? For some, turning your thermostat down to cooler temperatures makes sense when you are leaving a home or cottage for a lengthy period of time. This way you are saving on your energy bills, whether it be electricity usage, oil and even propane. This is not what you should do.

November 2nd marks the beginning of the third annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness week. This is the time of year when all carbon monoxide detectors should be checked since furnaces will be working overtime very shortly. This is important for those who have propane and use it to power any household appliances. If the carbon monoxide alarm goes off, you are instantly informed that something could be wrong with your propane line or connection.

When we think of what we can use propane for around the house or cottage we most likely think of the obvious, such as a barbeque, stove-tops and ranges, and propane patio heaters. But did you know there were so many other appliances you could use propane for around your home? Propane is a very useful source of energy, especially when your home and/or cottage is in a more remote area. Listed below are an assortment of different household appliances that are able to work using propane.

More and more homeowners in Canada are switching from oil or electricity to propane.  When you consider the characteristics of propane, including environmental benefits, convenience, and cost - you'll see why propane is the right choice for many homes and cottages.

We’re all about grilling season over here at Budget Propane Ontario. It’s time for our recipe of the month. Everyone loves the BBQ classics- skewers, sausages, chicken, steak, burgers… But have you ever had grilled quesadillas? If not, you might be missing out on some delicious grub! Not to worry, these fresh, quick, and easy corn & pepper jack grilled quesadillas will have you rushing home from work to start up your propane grill. Thanks to Delish for the recipe & photos!