Aiello- Home - Services Nov. Newsletter
In This Issue
Shut The Door
Bringing Heat
Sobering Thought
Deep Fried
Holiday Help
Huskies
Target Gift Card
Let There Be Light
Join Our Mailing List
Greetings!

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November

 

Anticipation.

November is a month filled with anticipations.

 

The anticipation of the coming of the cold and the wet; after the sweet breezes of September and October, the anticipation of the winds of November that 'go right through you;' the return of the hawk.

 

The anticipation of turkey and all the trimmings, of returning children to the hearth (really, the hearth?) and the notion that the next 60 days will be filled with new discoveries, new joys and new adventures. We hope that November fills you with great anticipation, all of it positive.

 

Nov. 5 - is Guy Fawkes Night in Britain and New Zealand - the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot.

Shut The Door

When November comes a calling most people make sure to shut that front door, to keep out the cold and keep in the heat. But here are a few other thoughts about what November should remind you to do:

  • Know where your main water shut-off is. If a pipe breaks you need to turn off the water as fast as possible.
  • Drain your outside faucets by - closing your shut off valves nearest to the outside faucet, open your outside faucet to drain the water from the valves to the spigots, leave your faucets open through the winter - all to keep your pipes from freezing this winter.
  • Insulate water pipes in any unheated areas of your basement or crawl spaces.
  • If you will be away this winter (hopefully in sunny FL or AZ) call Aiello and we can drain your plumbing system so that you can be sure not to return to a flooded house next spring.

 

If a pipe does leak - call us immediately at 866 827 1192 and we send a plumber asap.

 

Nov. 10 - is the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fi!

This Month's Quiz

November is fickle. Wicked fickle.

The beginning of the month can resemble the sweetest fall day, but by the end of the month the weather can change. You need to be on guard for the "Gales of November."

 

Someone sang about that weather and it's affect on a particular ship. Question is: what was the Chippewa name for the body of water upon which the gales played havoc? Tell us here - enter to win $25 Target Gift Card.

 

Nov. 11 - say thanks to a Veteran on Veteran's Day

Bringing The Heat
If it's November - it's getting cold.

So Aiello Home Services is getting hot.

We have 4 ways to Save on Heating this season:

save money on heating this season with deals at Aiello Home ServicesHot Air Systems for Homes Venting with a Chimney

The Lennox ML 180

 Incredibly quite, economical & reliable

Save $400*

 

Hot Air System for Homes Without Chimney Venting

 The Lennox G61V 2-Stage Furnace w/Power Saver Technology

Save $950** (incl. $200 Lennox direct rebate)

 

Hot Water System

Energy Kinetics - System 2000 Integrated Hot Water Solution

Cut your oil bills by as much as 40%

Like saving as much as $1.40+ per gallon

Save $1500*** now - plus - $300 Hurricane Rebate

available til 12/2 extended until 12/15/11

 

Budget Saver System

Lennox COWB2 - Oil Fired 3 Section Boiler w/Cast-Iron Heat Exchanger

  Durable, Efficient & Very Dependable

Save $550*

  

If you're thinking about a new heating system - now's the time to call and say, Hello, Aiello. Call 866 827 1192 to schedule a meeting with an Aiello Replacement Specialist today.

 

*Must purchase by Dec. 2, 2011 Dec. 15, 2011 Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or coupons. Additional Utility Rebates may be available for some units, though require HES audit. **Includes $200 Lennox rebate.

 *** Additional $300 CNG/SCG/Yankee Gas Rebates available on qualifying gas-powered System 2000 units. +Based on average home use of 1,000 gallons with fuel at $3.75 per gallon. System 2000 estimated savings of 40% equates to fuel savings of $1,500 per year. All examples are 70,000 Btu systems and savings are off retail pricing. Larger systems and higher efficiency units are available.

 

Nov 17 - Look, Up in the Sky, it's the Leonid Meteor Show

A Reader Wrote...
aiello home services thinks you should read this book

Found a great book - funny book - book that will make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose. (Interesting notion if you are drinking tea, but we digress) The book he referenced was: They Call Me Naughty Lola - Personal Ads from the London Review of Books
by David Rose.

 

We read it. 

 

There was milk - everywhere.

Enjoy.

November is International Drum Month. Just not in the house, please.

Sobering Thought

Oil prices are going up. And up.

For those who heat their homes with oil we present another argument for more insulation, more efficient heating systems and that vacation house in Florida. We can help with the heating system - just call us at 866 827 1192 and we'll send the big red truck.

 

Average Home Heating Oil Prices in Connecticut 2010-2011


October 12, 2011$3.76
March 14, 2011$3.98
March 7, 2011$4.02
February 28, 2011$3.86
February 21, 2011$3.77
February 14, 2011$3.71
February 7, 2011$3.72
January 31, 2011$3.67
January 24, 2011$3.59
January 17, 2011$3.58
January 10, 2011$3.46
January 3, 2011$3.44
  
December 27, 2010$3.40
December 20, 2010$3.36
December 13, 2010$3.32
December 6, 2010$3.29
November 29, 2010$3.19
November 22, 2010$3.17
November 15, 2010$3.12

Nov. 19 - International Men's Day. We can hear the cheering from here.

Deep Fried Thanksgiving

We've never done it. Have you?

 

Deep fried turkey for the holiday. We've wondered about it. Read about it. Wanted to try it - but who makes a deep fried turkey in January or July?

 

So...since this IS turkey time we thought we'd share this recipe from All Recipes.com - and if you try it - we'd love to know how it came out. In fact, we can be over before the game starts.

Aiello At Home Turkey reipe  

 

Rated *****
Submitted By: Tim and Meredith

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Servings: 16

 

"Deep-frying a turkey takes place outdoors. A twelve pound turkey will cook for about 45 minutes. A whole peeled onion is used to keep the three gallons of oil from scorching.

 

Ingredients:

  • 3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1/4 cup Creole seasoning
  • 1 white onion

Directions:

  1. In a large stockpot or turkey fryer, heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Be sure to leave room for the turkey, or the oil will spill over. Layer a large platter with food-safe paper bags.

     

  2. Rinse turkey, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Rub Creole seasoning over turkey inside and out. Make sure the hole at the neck is open at least 2 inches so the oil can flow freely through the bird.

     

  3. Place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. The turkey should be placed in basket neck end first. Slowly lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes.

     

  4. Carefully remove basket from oil, and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Finish draining turkey on the prepared platter.

Third Thursday - The Beaujolais nouveau is released and it's International Philosophy day. Coincidence?

Little Known Oil Fact

Aiello delivers Oil.

 

Yep, this little known fact (well, apparently only 600 people are completely aware of this) is a burr under our saddle and we're fixin' to let a lot more people know that, to us, part of home services means oil delivery. (Why we slipped into cowboy speak, we haven't a clue).

 

More than 80 years ago the founders of what is today Aiello Home Services began converting Connecticut home owners from coal - to oil. True. We switched them over and for eight decades have operated a small oil delivery business out of Windsor Locks.

 

Today we have automatic delivery customers in 17 towns, mostly north of Wethersfield, including West Hartford, East Hartford, Bloomfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks and South Windsor, Granby, and Enfield.

 

If you'd like a competitive price for oil for the 2011-12 heating season- please give us a call at 866 827 1192 or e-mail us for more information and a quote.

 

Day after Thanksgiving
- Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day - we are so conflicted.

Just wanted you to know 

People who read At Home - win!


We got a few Chili recipes from readers of At Home last month, including Kristin Waltz's fantabulous version of Buffalo Chicken Chili with blue cheese topped corn chips. We loved it and thank her for playing along with us.

 

The winner of the UConn tickets was Ray Bouchard and Karen Balko won the chance to enjoy an evening with Bobby Vinton. Hope you will play along this month - and keep the winning going!

 

November 21 - is False Confession Day. We once went to the moon. With Fidel. For lunch. Seriously.

Holiday Help

There's someone out there we can help.

 

We just need your help in identifying them. Each month Aiello Home Services selects an individual or non-profit organization as a recipient of our Make A Difference Fund.

 

We provide a check for $1,000 to assist that person or group with a specific project or situation. With the holidays approaching we'd love to hear from you. Please, send us your nomination

together we may be able to make a difference.

 

November is Peanut Butter Luubbbers Mumphhh

Win Free UConn Football Tickets from Aiello Home Services
Go Huskies
Bleed Blue and White?

 

Last chance to see the Huskies in action at the Rent happens on Saturday November 19th. Could this be their last game in the Big East? Is the ACC waiting? Will we need this for a bowl bid? Who knows?

 

We do know that there are two FREE tickets available courtesy of WTIC AM and if you want to enter to win them all you have to do is..click here 

 

November 3rd is Book Lovers Day - Vonnegut, Tolstoy, Twain or Jodi Picoult?

Fickle or Fried?

Two bill boards - one idea:

 Aiello Home Services Billboards

  

Aiello is ready when you need a new furnace or boiler. So, our question is - which board do you prefer. Better yet - give us a better billboard and win a $25 Target Gift Card. Tell us here.

 

November 7 is - and we are not making this up - Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day. As if...

Let There Be Light. Outside.

aiello-exterior-holiday-lighting

 

If you're thinking about lighting up the house, or the entire neighborhood, for the holidays say Hello, Aiello.  

We can install outdoor lighting from pathways, gardens and decks to waterproof bell boxes that allow you to hook up that Giant Santa and 8 Reindeer the kids love so much. Ready?

 

Call us at 866 827 1192.

 

November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day. Please...that herring's been in there since the Eisenhower Administration

The Last Word

OK, admit it, you've come to really love At Home.

 

You can't wait for the beginning of each new month to dawn because that means that At Home will be there -in your in box - shiny and new. Packed with virtually nothing you need and everything you want. So share it. Send it to some unsuspecting friend who "friended" you on Facebook even though you haven't seen them since 7th grade and even then....well...hey...pass us along. Who knows? Something wonderful might happen.
See you next month - we hope.

 

And...lastly, nearly.

 

One last, last thought. Have you checked out our blog? It is sensational. Really. Don't take our word for it. Decide for yourself. Here.

 

Sincerely,Be safe with Aiello Licensed for Satfey Home Serivices

 

 Stephen Birch

Aiello Home Services

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