Thursday, August 8, 2013

Outdoor Spring Cleaning List

By Jim Thorpe


Frantic splashing, cries for help, and exaggerated movements are not the true signs of drowning. Those are the exaggerated interpretations of actors dramatizing a scene for Hollywood.

The day the sun fails, is the day life will no longer be sustainable on earth. Since people count on it so much anyways, why not take a bit of that energy and turn it into clean, renewable energy?

Solar energy isn't going anywhere for a while either. As long as the sun is still shining, people can keep on harnessing its awesome power.

If you are looking to get solar racking and panels installed, or do any work on your roof at all, then you'll want to consider a few important safety tips about getting up on the roof to maintain them after the professionals come in and get their work done. The following are a few great tips to keep you safe while you work on the roof.

Other times, you may just need to apply a little extra care to particular spots for a few weeks, healing the dying patches. See what you can fix in the natural vegetation and then assess what you will have to replace.

He gathered her into his arms and brought her head safely above water. It was only then that the daughter was finally able to cry out for help with tears in her eyes.

The parents hadn't seen the warning signs because they didn't know what to look for. If the captain hadn't acted when he did, they would have drowned for sure.

Have a helper on hand to steady the metal contraption while you climb. Once you reach the roof, attach loops to the ladder and connect them to a secured nail in a rafter.

Once up and firmly established, have your helper fill a bucket with the tools you'll need (solar racking, brushes, drills, etc.) and pull it up with a rope. Try not to ascend with anything in your hands.

Use your hands instead to grip both sides of the ladder, ensuring a safe and uneventful climb. Once you're up there safely with all of your tools, walk smartly.

Don't fill your weekend with everything. You'll overwhelm yourself and your family because of it. No Monday is quite as bad as the one that felt like you had no time to relax on the weekend. The projects will take a little longer to complete, but at least you'll 1) do the job right, and 2) avoid the stress of constant yard work.

Second, the body's natural response to drowning is to extend your arms laterally and press down on the surface. It's the natural way to bring your head above water.

The rest of the body remains perpendicular to the water's surface. There is no flailing or thrashing, just slight movements to save a life.

Finally, if your roof is made of slate or tile, stay away. These can slip out while you're walking on them, not to mention that your presence can damage them if you're not careful.

Practice safety when clambering around on your roof. Your life is worth so much more than the cost of hiring a professional to come maintain your solar brackets and anything else you need to do up there.




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