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2005 Crest 22 Super Fisherman - Boats for Sale in Dallas - Plano Marine When it comes to different styles of boats, a lot of the style is based on the function that the boat will be mainly performing. For instance, speedboats will have their style and bass boats will have another form. The pontoon boat is probably one of the most recognizable styles of boats that are out there. Pontoons provide a wide range of activities that other boats may not do as well as this one does. For instance, you can sunbathe on practically any boat, but doing that on a bass boat might get a bit uncomfortable. You can jump out of the back of a yacht's dock, but this unit has an affordable price tag in comparison to some of the upper echelon of boats.  What I like about these types of boats is that you can have the whole family out on the lake and you can use it to fish or as a dock to jump in and play around in the water. I wouldn't suggest doing both at the same time, however, just in case you are...

Safely Decorating Your Home for the Holidays Decorating for the holidays can be a great time to spend with your family; putting up lights, wreaths, lawn ornaments, and everything else your kids want. For many, the winter holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and tradition. Decorating your home, yard or office is a fun, festive way to celebrate the season. But there are risks involved every year when continuing your tradition The following are some tips from Travelers Risk Consultants to help keep your family and friends safe around your decorative displays. Planning your Holiday Display Plan your display according to the number and location of available outlets, and avoid overloading electrical outlets. Use lights that have been tested for safety – look for a certification mark from UL, CSA, ETL or other nationally-recognized laboratories. Consider using LED lights when possible – they run cooler, use less energy and last longer than incandescent lights. Never exce...

Ways to Keep Your Construction Crew Safe During the Winter With winter upon us, outdoor workers are more prone to becoming exposed to serious health problems. These problems can include trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. There are some signs a worker can present when they have been exposed to severe weather without proper personal protection equipment that can lead to death; uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, and erratic behavior. When someone shows signs, call for emergency help. Workers exposed to cold air and winds tend to lose an exorbitant amount of body heat.  Here are a few tips and recommendations by The Balance that will help protect your crew during the winter months. Cold Stress Guide OSHA has identified types of cold stress (a collective term for various cold-related injuries) and has a reference guide to combat and prevent sickness or injuries related to cold weather. The reference guide has some helpful tips: Beware of the environmental cond...

Construction Theme Parks There is no doubt about it, at some point in your childhood, you loved and played with construction toys. Big yellow trucks, plastic hammers and screwdrivers, or even a mini excavator you can ride on, we loved them all. The best part as a child was driving by an actual construction site and seeing enormous machinery ripping into the earth. Well, believe it or not, there are construction site theme parks for your child and YOU to operate heavy machinery all on your own.Two places come to mind that is safe for children and adults. Diggerland USA in West Berlin, NJ and Dig This in Las Vegas, NV are just a couple of theme parks in the U.S. that make fantasies come true. Here is a closer look at these unique hands-on amusement parks that put kids and adults in the driver’s seat.   Diggerland USA The company first opened its site to the public on June 14th, 2014 in West Berlin, NJ with a few Diggerland locations in the United Kingdom. The 14-acre site ...

Driveway Repair- Concrete or Asphalt, Which is RIght for You? When it becomes that time of the year again, most of us get out and spring into action. And for most of us, it means outdoor and landscaping projects begin. Any of these projects can range from putting in a new pool, building a patio, or freshening-up your front walkway. I am sure a few of us will consider adding a new driveway or possibly redoing it. When it comes to driveways, there are two essential paving materials to choose from: concrete and asphalt. You may be asking yourself, “what is the difference between asphalt vs. concrete?” There are a few differences between the two. One primary difference comes from the fact that they have different adhesive materials. Asphalt is made with tar as the adhesive while concrete is made with cement as the adhesive. A similarity between them both is they are both made with stone and sand. Here are a few differences between the materials of both an asphalt driveway and conc...

DIY Outdoor Fireplace Outdoor fireplaces are a romantic way to enjoy the backyard at night. They can be enjoyable in during the cool summer nights and even during the chilly winter nights. It has never been more easy and affordable to build your own fireplace out back and sometimes they can be done over the weekend. Friendly Reminder There are a few things to consider before building and a little homework will need to be done to save you from stress and frustration later on. You should always check with the city, before you do any building or digging, to find out what ordinances and codes are in place that might affect you. You need to find out what permits are needed and how much they will costs to factor them into your budget. Also, it might not be a bad idea to check with your insurance agent to see if the fireplace will change your home insurance premiums. Knowing all of this ahead of time will save you a headache and money. Materials Needed: stacked stone 2X4 pr...