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<\/p>\nSharing a meal from the grill is a great way to kick off the summer this holiday weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer: time to grill on the patio, take the boat out, work in the garden or make a dent on that list of home improvement projects. Whatever your chosen activity, here are some safety and consumer tips from our blog.<\/p>\n
GRILLING AND OUTDOOR DINING<\/strong><\/h5>\nSince the beginning of the pandemic, people are spending more time on their porches, patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces. Grilling at home is an enjoyable way to share a meal and avoid the higher costs of eating out. Unfortunately, each summer season also brings numerous home fires and burn injuries associated with outdoor grilling activities.<\/p>\n
Fire up the grill, but follow simple safety tips<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
BOATING AND WATERCRAFT<\/strong><\/h5>\nBased on reported sales figures, boating has been lifted by the tide of the pandemic. But even seasoned sailors can benefit from a refresher on maritime safety. Most important: wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. In 2020, the Coast Guard reported 75% of boating deaths were caused by drowning, and a shocking 86% of those victims were not wearing life jackets.<\/p>\n
A refresher on water sport and boating safety<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
GARDENING AND YARD WORK<\/strong><\/h5>\nWhile sticking closer to home, people have had the urge to beautify their own little corner of the world. And boy, what a widespread urge it has been judging by the weekend crowds at the neighborhood garden center. It can be relaxing to work outdoors with plants and the earth, but you don\u2019t want to overdo. Read these tips on how to protect yourself from the sun, insects and the aches and pains of repetitive injury.<\/p>\n
Gardening tips to protect your green thumb\u2026and more<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
HOME MAINTENANCE AND DIY PROJECTS<\/strong><\/h5>\nWith extra hours of sunlight in the summer, it\u2019s tempting to knock out some of the items on the home repair list. You might want to take the opportunity to maintain your hardscape after any damage from winter\u2019s freezing and heaving. If your home project requires power tools, brush up on their safe use and care, and remember to wear goggles, hearing protection or other personal protection gear. Woodchippers, especially, can be hazardous and deserve special attention. And when you\u2019re done with your project, dispose of any paint or chemicals in a safe, environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n
Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways<\/a><\/p>\n7 tips for using power tools safely at home<\/a><\/p>\nWoodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution<\/a><\/p>\n
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BOATING AND WATERCRAFT<\/strong><\/h5>\nBased on reported sales figures, boating has been lifted by the tide of the pandemic. But even seasoned sailors can benefit from a refresher on maritime safety. Most important: wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. In 2020, the Coast Guard reported 75% of boating deaths were caused by drowning, and a shocking 86% of those victims were not wearing life jackets.<\/p>\n
A refresher on water sport and boating safety<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
GARDENING AND YARD WORK<\/strong><\/h5>\nWhile sticking closer to home, people have had the urge to beautify their own little corner of the world. And boy, what a widespread urge it has been judging by the weekend crowds at the neighborhood garden center. It can be relaxing to work outdoors with plants and the earth, but you don\u2019t want to overdo. Read these tips on how to protect yourself from the sun, insects and the aches and pains of repetitive injury.<\/p>\n
Gardening tips to protect your green thumb\u2026and more<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
HOME MAINTENANCE AND DIY PROJECTS<\/strong><\/h5>\nWith extra hours of sunlight in the summer, it\u2019s tempting to knock out some of the items on the home repair list. You might want to take the opportunity to maintain your hardscape after any damage from winter\u2019s freezing and heaving. If your home project requires power tools, brush up on their safe use and care, and remember to wear goggles, hearing protection or other personal protection gear. Woodchippers, especially, can be hazardous and deserve special attention. And when you\u2019re done with your project, dispose of any paint or chemicals in a safe, environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n
Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways<\/a><\/p>\n7 tips for using power tools safely at home<\/a><\/p>\nWoodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution<\/a><\/p>\n
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GARDENING AND YARD WORK<\/strong><\/h5>\nWhile sticking closer to home, people have had the urge to beautify their own little corner of the world. And boy, what a widespread urge it has been judging by the weekend crowds at the neighborhood garden center. It can be relaxing to work outdoors with plants and the earth, but you don\u2019t want to overdo. Read these tips on how to protect yourself from the sun, insects and the aches and pains of repetitive injury.<\/p>\n
Gardening tips to protect your green thumb\u2026and more<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
HOME MAINTENANCE AND DIY PROJECTS<\/strong><\/h5>\nWith extra hours of sunlight in the summer, it\u2019s tempting to knock out some of the items on the home repair list. You might want to take the opportunity to maintain your hardscape after any damage from winter\u2019s freezing and heaving. If your home project requires power tools, brush up on their safe use and care, and remember to wear goggles, hearing protection or other personal protection gear. Woodchippers, especially, can be hazardous and deserve special attention. And when you\u2019re done with your project, dispose of any paint or chemicals in a safe, environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n
Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways<\/a><\/p>\n7 tips for using power tools safely at home<\/a><\/p>\nWoodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution<\/a><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
HOME MAINTENANCE AND DIY PROJECTS<\/strong><\/h5>\nWith extra hours of sunlight in the summer, it\u2019s tempting to knock out some of the items on the home repair list. You might want to take the opportunity to maintain your hardscape after any damage from winter\u2019s freezing and heaving. If your home project requires power tools, brush up on their safe use and care, and remember to wear goggles, hearing protection or other personal protection gear. Woodchippers, especially, can be hazardous and deserve special attention. And when you\u2019re done with your project, dispose of any paint or chemicals in a safe, environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n
Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways<\/a><\/p>\n7 tips for using power tools safely at home<\/a><\/p>\nWoodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution<\/a><\/p>\n
7 tips for using power tools safely at home<\/a><\/p>\n Woodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution<\/a><\/p>\n