NEW YEAR, NEW HOME SETTING GOALS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME IN 2019
If you’re in the market for a simple New Year’s resolution, look no further than your own home. Create attainable goals for 2019 with the following resolutions, and enjoy a cleaner, healthier, and more economical home in the coming year.
and maintain the life of your home. You shouldn’t avoid scheduling regular tuneups for your HVAC system just like you shouldn’t ignore a burnt-out light bulb or leave your gutters full of leaves and gunk. Preventative maintenance, cleaning, and checkup costs for your home are a small price to pay to avoid huge repair costs. Sometimes your home’s biggest enemy is actually you. If you want a cleaner and healthier home in 2019, check some of your daily habits. Do you load the dishwasher right away or let dishes fester in the sink for hours? Do you wash clothes as they get dirty or wash them in a bulk? Do you often purge your fridge of moldy food or do you adhere to a strict food plan? Adjusting daily habits and cleaning as you go will conserve energy and water and reduce waste, saving you money and time. If you’re hoping to improve your HVAC and home health this year, Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley can help you. Learn more about our maintenance and cleaning options by calling 845-256-6158. CREATE NEW HABITS
GET SMARTER
Give your home a boost and make your daily tasks easier by installing new technology into your home. Artificial intelligence devices — like Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home — can connect to your HVAC system, so all you have to do is ask it to turn up the heat or cool it down. Other easy options include installing a programmable thermostat, motion-sensor lights, and security systems. Technology can feel overwhelming and confusing, but its installation and application into your everyday life can save you time, energy, and money. Plus, if you introduce simple devices into your home, adapting will be easier.
PREVENT COSTLY DISASTERS
The best way to prevent stress and bank-breaking repairs in 2019 is to take preventative steps to secure
HAVE A LAUGH!
For many, American Chinese food and New Year’s go together like turkey and Thanksgiving. Chop suey was one of the original items served by Chinese immigrants to their new neighbors, making it an important part of America’s culinary history. It’s also easy to make and delicious to eat. CHICKEN CHOP SUEY
INGREDIENTS
Inspired by The New York Times
• 2 teaspoons sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 tablespoons water • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 large or 4 medium chicken thighs • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 3 pounds bok choy, cut into 3–4-inch ribbons • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
DIRECTIONS 1. In large pot, boil 3 cups of water. Add chicken and reduce to simmer, cooking for 30 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool. Once cooled, remove skin and bones, chop meat, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid. 2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat vegetable oil until shimmering. Add bok choy and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add half of reserved cooking liquid, cover skillet, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer bok choy to a plate. 3. Add remaining cooking liquid and chicken to the pan, maintaining high heat. Heat chicken, then add oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch-and-water mixture, sesame oil, and bok choy. Season to taste, toss together, and serve over rice.
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