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The big game is coming up on Sunday, February 12, and Long Island is the perfect place to head to a sports bar to cheer on your favorite team. With big screens all over the room, you'll be surrounded by fellow football fans, with drinks and snacks readily available. Our real estate agents know all the best sports bars in the Long Island area. Here are five of our favorites to watch football's biggest matchup.

1. Changing Times Pub - 1247 Melville Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Thinking of how you might save a little money in 2023? How about cutting some energy costs? In our region, where the heating season can be rather long, we must cut back on electricity, gas, or heating oil use to realize cost savings. Although it's not easy to save when the weather is cold, there are various means to reduce energy bills. Surprisingly, one of the best ways to cut down on electricity use is by adding solar panels.

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"Learn a new skill" and "eat healthy" are among the top ten most common New Year's resolutions. Our real estate agents plan to cross both off their lists with cooking classes at these convenient locations around Long Island.

• The Cook's Studio - 156A Engineers Dr., Hicksville, NY 11801
  As the name indicates, The Cook's Studio considers cooking an art. Their concise but descriptive slogan is "Create. Eat. Repeat." After one of the experienced chefs conducts a thorough demonstration, it's...

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One of the great things about living on Long Island is that you get to experience something new with every season. Winter is an especially good time to enjoy family fun close to home in your favorite communities. Whether you're interested in wintertime wildlife watching, an enchanting day of ice skating, or even a chance to test your mettle with the Polar Bear Splash, there's so much to look forward to this winter. Our real estate agents have all the exciting details on the winter fun you...

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Moving into your first home is exciting, but it's not uncommon to realize that after paying down payment, closing, and repairs, you have nothing left over for decorating. If you are in the position of needing to furnish your new home on a shoestring budget, here are a few tips from our real estate agents for making it happen.

• Figure out what you already have.
  Even if you eventually want to replace all your old furniture, you may need to be patient and use what you have at first. Make a...

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According to Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, bacon is special because it appeals to all of our senses. All our real estate agents know is that it tastes amazing. Celebrate Bacon Day on Friday, December 30 with a tasty meal at one of these great Long Island restaurants.

• Toast & Co. - 62 Stewart Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
  Like your bacon with a bit of a kick? Toast & Co. serves a zesty jalapeño bacon omelet with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro sour cream. The spicy pork can...

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When the wind is howling, and snow is drifting on the driveway, nothing seems more inviting than snuggling up on the couch with our loved ones. To keep your home comfortable through the coldest New York winters, our real estate agents want to offer you a few helpful hints.

• Break out the blankets
  Fleece throws are available in a tremendous variety of colors and patterns, so you should have no problem finding plenty of options to complement your decor. Fabrics range from inexpensive fleece...

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Most of us don't need a reason to bake up a yummy batch of cookies, but National Bake Cookies Day gives us a perfect reason to indulge. Since Bake Cookies Day happens during the Christmas holidays on December 18th, our real estate agents think it's a great way to celebrate your sweet tooth and enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

Whether you're an avid baker or have minimal baking skills, you can bake a batch of Christmas cookies with easy recipes that don't require much skill or...

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