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Create DIY Lanterns to Add Charm to Your Outdoor Space

Lighting can add charm and a warm glow to the outdoor space you spend time relaxing in. Mason jars are perfect for making lanterns. You can use tea lights, battery-powered candles, or strings of lights in them. You can hang them in the tree, place them on your patio tables, and line walkways with them; the possibilities are endless. Mason jars come in all sizes. They are sturdy, come with lids, and have a vintage look that appeals to most.

Begin with clean jars, the lids, the light source you choose, and any decorative items you like. If you use a tea light candle, use a lid with a hole in it for air. Also, don’t leave a burning candle unattended. A safer alternative would be a LED candle. It will last longer than a tea light yet still gives a beautiful flickering glow for a peaceful and stunning effect. Another option is to use battery-powered string lights. You can coil them in the jar for a sparkling effect that is very pleasing.

You can create a welcoming entry to your home with mason jar lanterns. You can hang them in the tree up high enough to walk under or place them on tables to add a warm glow to the occasion. Place them anywhere you want to add some rustic ambiance.

Another great thing about mason jars is their versatility. You can decorate them for different holidays or occasions. They can be painted and adorned with ribbon, twine, charms, or whatever your taste and the occasion dictates. The jars can be made to give a rustic and nostalgic look or a frilly and fancy look.

By repurposing mason jars and decorating your outdoor space with these lanterns, you create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for your family and guests. The lanterns will give your outdoor space a warm and nostalgic feel. Get creative and create a whimsical atmosphere that everyone will enjoy.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and that approximately 800,000 of those people end up in the emergency room. The CDC recently spoke with a physician about what you and your family should know about dog bites.

Most importantly, out of the millions of people bitten each year, only 15-20 will actually die from their dog attack personal injuries. Of those people, most are very young children who are bitten by a family dog or dog that the family knows.

He recommends that if your child is bitten by a dog, you should take them to the hospital immediately. If you have access to the dog’s medical records, including immunizations, bring those to the hospital. It is also important, of course, to have medical records and the immunization history of your child, especially because the doctor will want to know if your child has had a tetanus shot.

He also says there are specialized surgeries that can be used to repair substantial bodily damage from dog bites, such as crushed bones, tendons, or nerves. These wounds take time to repair and heal, and may not be able to be repaired right away. If a child has scars from dog bites, they may be able to get reconstructive surgery further down the road.

If you, a loved one or someone you know well has been the victim of serious personal injuries or wrongful death as a result of a dog attack, please do not delay. Call a personal injury lawyer, wrongful death lawyer or dog bite lawyer today. Our highly skilled, talented, and expert dog attack attorneys have more than two decades of experience and have won many millions of dollars in damages owed to our clients.

Our personal injury lawyer advocates wrongful death legal experts are available to dog bite victims 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your dog bite claims. Call our law office today. Your needs are our top priority!

Go GREEN with Solar Power

Let us show you how to live green and save money.

According to the US Department of Energy, national average electric rates have increased by 5% each year since 1970, and this trend is expected to continue. So if your electric bill is $200 you will be looking at $260-$280 soon.

How does a solar electric system work?

Solar electric, or photostatic (PV), systems generate electricity silently and without any moving parts. The systems consist of solar panels, which create direct current (DC) power from sunlight and convert the direct current power to the alternating current (AC) power that matches the utility grid. A solar electric system sends power into a home by tying directly into its electrical system at the load center or a sub-panel, offsetting the amount of electricity purchased from the utility.

Do panels work in cloudy weather?

Yes, although they produce less electricity. Production estimates for solar electric systems typically take into account 30-year historic weather data from The National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This means that any losses due to weather are already factored in, usually within plus or minus 9% for any given year.

Will a Solar in a Box system work if the utility grid power goes out?

If the grid power goes down, the utility requires that the solar system will shut down. This is to protect utility line workers that will be repairing the grid power lines. The system will automatically shut down if power is out, and it will automatically restart when grid power is turned on.

How much value will a solar electric system add to a home?

According to The Home Appraisal Journal, an energy efficiency improvement like solar will add 20x the first year savings to the value of the home. A solar equipped home will have lower operating costs than a non-solar home.

What about extreme weather conditions, like wind and hail?

Solar in Box systems is built and tested to UL-standards to withstand 125-mph winds and 1″ diameter hail at 50 mph.

What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?

Traditional electric grid electricity is primarily generated by burning coal (49%) or natural gas (22%), or at nuclear facilities (19%). The clean power from a 2 kW Ready Solar system will prevent the following pollutants from being released into the atmosphere:

• 89,000 lbs. of CO2, the leading global warming gas.

• 1,000 lbs. of NOx and SO2 which cause smog and acid rain.

• 18 lbs. of fine particulates, which are linked to respiratory illness.

These benefits are the equivalent of:

• Planting .8 acres of trees.

• Offsetting 114,000 miles driven by the average car.

What rebates and incentives are available?

The federal solar tax credit, also known as the investment tax credit (ITC), allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. The ITC applies to both residential and commercial systems, and there is no cap on its value. Thanks to the ITC, the average Solar shopper saves thousands of dollars on the cost of going solar in 2020. Many electric utilities have rebates or buy-down programs to reduce the upfront costs of solar. Some state governments pay out rebates directly or give personal tax credits for solar purchases. Rebates and incentives vary by state and utility.

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