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Gardening Tips For Monsoon Season

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D uring monsoon season, common occurrences include high winds, dust, and severe downpours that can result in floods. A severe storm includes micro bursts which can cause strong winds that can cause significant damage to your garden. | Pruning Pruning is great way to protect your plants from damage caused by high winds. Pruning is beneficial to plants for many reasons: thinned out plants are often healthier and stronger and allow winds to travel through them instead of winds running into them, which can cause plants to break or become uprooted. | Plant heat-loving plants It is the perfect time to plant plants that grow well in the heat. The humidity and rain that come along with monsoons is the perfect time to do so. So take advantage of it! Some of the heat-loving plants are: - Hibiscus - Cacti - Aloes - Agaves - Lantana - Adeniums Some of the tips to successfully grow heat-loving plants are to take...

How to Keep Cool on Your Worksite this Summer

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Welding and construction sites can get  extremely hot during the summer seasons. Here are some tips on how you can  stay cool this summer on your work site! Choose the right fabric. Make sure the gloves you are using this summer are made with HPPE such as TenActiv ™ or Dyneema ® fiber. HPPE has a naturally cool feel to it and is lighter than para-aramid fibers such as Kevlar ®. If you're using leather welding gloves, make sure they have 100% cotton lining so that they will absorb any sweat. At the end of the day, it is always good to turn the cuffs inside out so that air can get into the  gloves  to dry any moisture. This will prevent any    unpleasant smell  or bacteria from forming . Take advantage of arm sleeves. Arm protection has become very popular not only in the working industry, but also in outdoor activities. In the summer months, it is difficult to protect our arms s...

Fun Activities for Father's Day ;)

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Father's Day is this Sunday! Why not have some bonding time with your dad this weekend? Here are some of the top activities your dad will appreciate this Father's Day :) ▶ Go Hiking What's a better way to have a nice one-on-one  conversation with your dad while getting some exercise? Go on a hike away from work and stress and have some quality time with your dad. While it may be tough getting to the top, it sure will be worth it once you get there. Take a father-and-daughter or a father-and-son selfie with an amazing view in the background! ▶  Go Fishing If you prefer a more relaxing type of outdoor activity, fishing is also a great option. It is one of the most classic father's day activities where you get to sit side by side and catch up on life while still enjoying the outdoors! ▶  Practice your swing Most dads love to play golf, so why not plan a nice golf session with your dad this weekend? ...

How to Grill Chicken Breasts PROPERLY.

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Chicken breasts can be tricky to grill without making them dry and tough. Here is how to grill chicken breasts so that they stay nice and juicy and tender, full of flavor!                                                            Ingredients: - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - salt & pepper to taste - sauce or glaze Prep time:  30 minutes Cook time:  30 minutes Servings: 4                                                            1. Prepare the grill. To make sure you don't overcook the chicken, you need a two-zone, medium-hot fire. Fire up some charcoal or light a pile of about 1000 briquets. When th...

🎁 Top Father's Day Gift Ideas 🎁

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Father’s day is just around the corner (June 17 th ) and we all know how stressful it can be choosing the right gift. Here are some gift ideas for the perfect Father's Day gift! It’s always nice to gift new grooming kit for your dad. The Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer comes with 5 different types of heads and like the name itself, the vacuum system catches up to 90% of cut hair for a less mess. The high-velocity motor and fan system create a powerful suction to lift and capture the hairs. The innovative lift and trim technology allows the trimmer to effectively lift and guide the hairs for a more efficient cut. The self-sharpening steel blades are designed to effectively cut each hair perfectly, preventing skin irritation and they’re double sharpened to cut more hairs in every pass for faster trimming. click to purchase If your dad is on his fitness game, why not get him a new pair of running shoes? The Nike Air Zoom Pagasus 35 is bui...