How To Acquire Boat License In Florida

January 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment

In Florida, before you start using your boat on water, you are required to have a boating license. Some of the factors they consider when issuing you the boat license is your age. Read the following guidelines to understand how you can get a boating license in Florida.

  1. What You Really Need

It is commonly called the boating license, but in actual sense, it is a Boater Education Card. It is a must-have if you intend to go boating and if you are born past 1st January in 1988. It is recommended for those born before this time, but it is not compulsory. You are not required to have the boater educational card. People with less than 14 years of age are not allowed to operate a boat. This is regardless of if you have the boater education card.

  1. Enroll for the Boater Education Training

To acquire a boater educational card, you are supposed to enroll and complete a training course. Upon completion, you are approved to get the boater education card from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Basically, this training covers the legal requirements, operation, and maintenance of the boat. For the training, you can enroll for the classroom training which takes 8 hours for day training and 12 hours for the part-time training. You can also enroll for the online training at Florida aceboater. After, the training you need to sit for an exam and score more than 80%. You will be issued with a temporary waiting card as you wait for the Boater Education Card. This course was intended to help boaters have fun and stay safe in water.

The following are ways you can enroll and complete your Boater Education course:
1. You should attain a course that is approved by the 12 FWC

  1. Choose any of the approved classrooms that are provided by the United States Power Squadron or it can also be approved by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Additionally, you can look for the online approved courses.
  2. You can enroll for the home study training, which is offered by the U.S Power Squadrons or the FWC. If you choose the home study program, the course provider will give you free course and reading materials. The home study course may take up to 8 hours to complete. Some course providers may charge something small. They may charge up to $50 for the home course.

3.Giving out Your Details

Once you have successfully completed the course, you are required to provide some of your personal information such as the certificate of completion, your address, your name, date of birth and your phone number. All this information is sent to the Division of Law Enforcement and The Boating Safety Section in Florida. You are not required to renew the card. It is a lifetime card. However, if you lose it, you can give out your details again to the above institutions to get a new card.

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Creative Deck Railing Ideas For a Lively Outdoor Space

December 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Including a porch to your outside space enhances your deck safety and inserts a perfect frame for better curb appeal. Depending on the style of your house, one can choose different porch railing designs to complement your space and give it a new and fresh look. However, you should keep the different ideas in mind. Right from conventional designs to chic modern look, you have different options to consider. Here are some deck railing ideas for your home improvement.

 

  • Curved Deck Railing

 

You are not obliged to follow the linear rules when going for deck railing. Going for curvilinear balusters will wipe out the confined jail look and add to the aesthetics of your porch.

 

  • Different layer decking with modern railing

 

Multilevel decking wipes out the issue of positioning a deck on a slope. Going for wood spindles will add to your modern deck look. Wood is a great idea wo mat decked of your house. Going for a match color scheme will also help.

 

  • Lattice style deck railing

 

Perfect for families with pets and children, lattice style deck railing covers lower half while permitting light breeze to drift through. The above half of the deck is widely spaced to allow a good view of the surrounding.

 

  • Bronze deck railing

 

If you want a contemporary deck for your modern house, then going for railing of bronze with copper flashes will be a great idea. The metal adds an amazing patina to your deck.

 

  • Stainless steel rod railing

 

If you do not want to go the orthodox way, then think outside the box. Go or deck railing made of stainless steel combined by connector fittings. The galvanized steel will give it a radiant and perfect look.

 

  • Full fledged privacy

 

Usually the decks are 36 to 42 inches in height but if you are a private person, then go for bamboo fences which fits perfectly in the interior of your deck. The rolls will be the highlight of the area.

 

  • Prow style railing

 

When you stand on your deck railing, you should feel the like the captain of your ship. Well the prow decking gives you the exactly same experience. The white paint and railing stands out from the construction of your house. A small round garden adds to the charming visibility.

 

  • Metal and brick deck railing

 

If you have a modern house, then you can use large brick pillars with flat tops and narrow metal grids together for your porch. Copying the grill of your windows here would be a good idea. You can choose any color scheme for the brick and metal grids.

 

  • See through porch railing

 

If it is all about the spectacular view for you, then see through deck railing will be the best idea for you. the large seating area with safety and no sense of enclosure will serve your purpose very well.

If you are looking brilliant house improvement and deck railing ideas, then click here to get more details.

 

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5 Stain Removal Tips

December 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment

We’ve all had that sinking feeling when something splashes onto your favorite item of clothing – you can’t walk into a room with the same level of confidence once your outfit for the day is stained.

Fortunately it doesn’t mean the end of your garment. You can get rid of virtually any stain; all you need is the right approach.

Tip 1 – Assess The Stain

The first thing you need to do when dealing with a stain is figure out what it is. You may know if it has just happened or it is your clothing. But, you may not be aware of when it happened or, it might not be your clothing.

You’ll need to look at the stain to decide if it is food based or something else. This will help you to decide how to treat it.

Tip 2 – Brush

It’s a good idea to lightly brush your stain. This should remove any excess of the contaminant. Of course you need to do this gently to ensure you are not going to damage the fabric.

Scraping of the excess will also help you to deal with the actual stain and not waste detergent and effort on excess contaminants that can be easily removed.

It’s also important to note the material of the garment.  For example, you can be much tougher with cotton or denim garments than you can with something made of wool or polyester.

Tip 3 – Soak

The next thing to do is to soak the item in a bowl or tub of water with some specially formulated stain solution or laundry detergent. The container will have instructions regarding whether to agitate the stain or not.

Tip 4 – Choose The Right Method

If the soak approach does not work, then you may need to try something different. Your approach will depend on what substance created the stain.

For example, adhesive tape can be removed easily by applying ice to the stain for a few minutes and then scraping it with a knife. This also works for chewing gum or rubber cement.

There’s a whole range of options you’ll need to familiarize yourself with depending on the type of stain.

Tip 5 – Repeat

It’s easy to become disappointed or downhearted when you’ve tried to remove a stain and it hasn’t worked. However, this doesn’t mean you should give up.

You may have got the stain type wrong or may have more success with a different type of product or approach. It’s important to try again but to always read the label of your item. This will tell you what approaches you should try.

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EyeBuyDirect #ItsHowYouFrameIt Twitter Party

November 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post on behalf of EyeBuyDirect. All opinions expressed are our own.

Join Blog­gin Mamas & EyeBuyDirect as we host the #ItsHowYouFrameIt Twit­ter Party on Tuesday, 11/13/18 at 9p EST! Join us as we talk about saving money on stylish glasses, while changing the world at the same time. Plus, there will be some prizes too!

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Time: 9:00–10:00pm EST / 6:00–7:00pm PST

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EyeBuyDirect is a one-stop online optical shop for contemporary men’s and women’s eyeglasses and sunglasses. Established in 2006, the brand champions bold style choices so customers can see the world in a whole new way and change how the world sees them. To provide customers with over 1000 affordable frames, EyeBuyDirect conducts the entire process from concept, design, to manufacturing. Part of the Essilor Group, the largest manufacturer of lenses in the world, EyeBuyDirect offers fashionable frames starting at just $6. Through their Buy1Give1 program, a pair of eyeglasses is donated to someone in need for every order placed.

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Twit­ter Party Prize Give­away begins November 15th, 2018 at 9:00 pm ET and ends no later than November 15th, 2018 at 10:30pm ET (the “Twit­ter Party Entry Period”). Entrants enter via fol­low­ing @EyeBuyDirect and @BlogginMamas, and post­ing a tweet with the #ItsHowYouFrameIt dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Five (5) Win­ners will be drawn ran­domly by random.org at approx­i­mately 12 minute inter­vals dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. One (1) Win­ner will be drawn ran­domly via random.org from the event RSVP’s on the Mr. Linky widget.

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One (1) $25 EyeBuyDirect Gift Code. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $25, for each of two (2) winners.

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Each win­ner receives one (1) prize pack. Entrants who fail to com­plete said actions will be dis­qual­i­fied and an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from all entrants who entered dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Win­ners will be noti­fied via DM (Direct Mes­sage) on Twit­ter with a request for an email address to send prize claim infor­ma­tion. Win­ners will have 48 hours to complete the prize claim form or an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from amongst all entries received dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. All prizes will be awarded pro­vided they are validly claimed by November 15th, 2018 at 11:59AM EST.

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Whirlpool Sunset Bronze Gas Convection Range at @BestBuy @WhirlpoolUSA #ad

October 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Whirlpool® smart home appliances are purposely designed for the way you live. Features like Control from anywhere connect you when you need it, wherever you are. Our appliances keep up with you, so you can keep up with the ones you love.   Enjoy mealtime flexibility and control your appliances from any room in your home, managing mealtime with the click of a button to make holiday cooking and entertaining smarter, and easier. Whether using the touchscreen or controlling your range or microwave from your phone, Whirlpool’s connected appliances help keep mealtime hassle-free on your busiest days.

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  • Get instant access to the settings you use most with a touchscreen that learns, adapts and suggests customized presets based on your family’s routines.

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Five Step Guide for Moving to a New Home

September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment

 

Moving to a new home is never an easy task. There are a lot of little things that you need to take care of – like packing, cleaning and getting the new home ready – and it seems like there is never enough time to do them all. This process can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you have never gone through it before. To help you out, here are the five steps you’ll need to follow when moving to a new home. By following this guide you can hopefully make your transition a little easier and a little smoother.

Make a Checklist

The first thing you’ll want to do is create a checklist for yourself. You can do this by either grabbing a piece of paper or you can create it on your phone. On this list you’ll want to keep a running tally of all the things you need to do, and the things you have already done. As something new pops into your brain, jot it down before you forget. Then, once you complete something, make sure you cross it off. Organization is the key to an easier move, and the checklist is an integral part.

To get started, here is a checklist you can use that includes many of the things you’ll need to do for a move.

Decide What’s Going

Next, you need to think about which items are moving over to your new home. Over the years we all accumulate some junk and now is the perfect time to get rid of it. Go through your things and decide which items you want to keep. For the rest of your stuff, think about either selling it, donating it, or simply tossing it away. The less things you have to bring with you to your new home, the faster moving day will go, and you may even save some money on moving costs.

During this stage you may also realize that you don’t have enough space in your new home for everything. In this situation many people choose to rent out a storage locker. These places will keep your stuff safe until you can find something else to do with it. To make your life easier you can even use a service like this storage company in Portland, which will transport your stuff back and forth to the storage locker for you.

Find a Good Mover

After that you’ll want to find a good mover to help you out. Unless you’re only moving from one small apartment to another, you’re likely going to need some help moving. Friends and family are great, but a professional mover is recommended if you have a lot of stuff – especially larger furniture items.

When looking for a mover, you’ll want to look for a few specific things. First, make sure that they are insured. If they break something of yours, you’ll want it covered. Next, make sure the moving team has experience. You don’t want someone who has never done this before, as moving furniture and loading up a truck are not as easy as it looks. Finally, find a mover with a good rate. Talk to different movers and ask them to give you a quote. This will help you to determine the average cost, and then you can choose a mover based on their other qualifications.

Start Preparing Early

One of the worst things you can do is start preparing for your move at the last minute. These things take time, and the more time you give yourself, the less stressful your moving experience will be. Mark the date of your move on the calendar, then give yourself a few weeks prior to start preparing. During this time you’ll want to start gathering packing supplies, making sure the new home is ready, and cleaning out your home.

You’ll likely still need a lot of your stuff until you actually move, but the things you don’t need should be packed away. Packing takes a while, so try to do it in little chunks. For instance, if you’re moving in the Summer, you likely don’t need your holiday decorations or Winter clothing. These can be packed away early so that they’re ready to go.

Plan Out the Day Of

Finally, have a plan in place for the day of the move. What time are the movers coming? What time can you get into your new home? If you have kids, what are they going to do all day? The same goes for your pets. Leave some room for flexibility, as things likely won’t go exactly according to plan.

If you can do all of the above, you should find your moving day to be a little easier. You’ll likely still face some stress, and you’ll be exhausted when the day ends, but you can at least make it easier on yourself. We hope that this guide was some help to you, and that your moving day goes as smooth as possible.

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How to Help the Future Groom

August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Marriage is an important aspect of life that should be taken with serious precautions and proper planning so that each party can get satisfied. Many brides always seem to take care of their wedding planning leaving the groom wondering where they can support or remain in the background. Some grooms also have some strong opinion which should be solved early enough through engaging in dialogue to avoid early conflicts even before marriage. To help them organize, plan and put everything in order, here are some helpful tips on how to help future groom.

Engagement Rings

The first thing that the groom should do is to establish your budget. Engagement rings start from Gold to Diamond and other precious metals. This is where you need to consider your budget and settle on a ring that you can afford. If you want to make it a surprise, there are many things you must fulfill before purchasing the ring. You must research her ring size by taking one of her usual rings and take it to the jewelry shop for measurement without her knowledge. Also, find out her style as every girl has her preference where you can try different bands such as gold, silver, diamond or platinum. Be selective while selecting the shape according to her style and also make sure you choose the right setting.

Stag Party

Stag party is the day you spend your last night in freedom before you tie the knot. It’s a night that you spend with your buddies and a lot might happen. Some expected grooms have woken up on the wedding day far away from home whereas am not advocating for this. You should have some plan and select a suitable location where you can spend the night and have some fun while drinking your favorite drinks

Of course, there are more ideas on how you can spend this special day.

Stag Ideas

This is the last night you are having total freedom and you should make a whole lot of fun and get the coolest ideas. The best way to make it happen is mixing thing with the greatest ideas:

  • One of the most popular themes you can take is the pensioners. Pensioners simply mean you and the lads doing the best as your granddads did during their time. It will be much fun and entertaining feeling the sensation of being a lad where you can put on some trouser braces, grandpa jumpers, loafers, grey wig and some old man glasses.
  • The era’s theme – This theme needs you to class up with some cool Al Capone suits and cigars for those who got some 1920s taste or class up in peace and love flower covered themes of the 1970s.
  • The superheroes theme – This is the theme where you choose your superhero and dress up their costume. There are many superheroes you can select from where you can get help from your buddies and make it entertaining. Remember it is a night you should be careful while celebrating as you don’t want to ruin your wedding day. Drink a few shots that won’t make you forget and mess up things.

And the most important thing: Always Support Your Bride

As the newly expected groom, you should always be supportive. The bride may have taken all the planning of the wedding but this does not mean she doesn’t want you to be there. You should always attend the planning meetings and listen without compromising her ideas. It is important that you be around to find out the happenings and show her that you are there. Make her happy by letting her take the charge to make the big decisions while you kindly request the small things that you may want to be included.

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Hiring the Right Lawyer for Your Legal Situation

August 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment

If you’re having issues with someone in your life who is making it impossible for you to live peacefully, it can make life challenging. Maybe someone owes you money and is refusing to pay their bill or you were injured at no fault of your own, you may require the legal advice of an attorney to help resolve your issue. Whether it’s fighting a traffic ticket or something more significant such as suing someone who injured you in an accident, knowing what type of attorney you need and what to ask is important in making sure they can represent you properly.

Personal Injury

If you were injured due to the neglect or negligence of someone else, it can be very detrimental to your physical and mental health. Your first step after getting prompt medical care is to contact a reputable lawyer who can listen to you and see if you have a viable case. You’ll have to carefully replay the entire accident or incident and provide details to help with your case. From there, your lawyer may interview witnesses and talk to other people that were involved. Getting the right monetary amount and reimbursement for lost income and pain and suffering is important. 

It is important that you find an attorney who is local and who has a good understanding both of your neighborhood and standing state laws. For example, if you live in Schenectady, you’ll want you can start with “personal injury lawyers New York” but you’ll have better luck with a “Schenectady” location qualifier added to it.  based or in your neighborhood doesn’t have to be complicated. You could also ask your existing lawyer for a referral if they can’t directly help you with your case. 

If your personal injury is the result of medical neglect, you’ll need to find an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice. A personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer can go the extra mile for you and help go after the plaintiff’s assets.

Dealing with a Divorce

Something that no one wants to face is a divorce. Unfortunately, it does happen and making sure that you have the right lawyer to represent you is vital to securing your property and lifestyle. Most divorce attorneys advertise that they specialize in divorce and family law. They’re not discreet about it. While most attorneys can draw up the paperwork and represent you in court, one that only deals with divorce on a daily basis can be more helpful. They are well versed in the laws of divorce and know all of the loopholes when it comes to child support and visitation. In the cases where there is not only child custody involved but also substantial marital property, it’s important to hire someone who knows what your rights are. Hiring a divorce lawyer with a rock solid reputation is important in gaining the peace of mind you need when you hit the courtroom.

Past Due Rent and Eviction

If you’re a landlord, there’s no doubt you’ve probably had to evict someone or serve them with late rent papers. This is one of the most challenging aspects of being a landlord. While most people comply and want to avoid court proceedings, there are some situations where you’ll need legal representation. Some tenants will fight you on paying their rent and flat out refuse to do so. In these situations, or where you’re being sued by the city or state, you’ll need good representation to weed through all of the legal facts and aspects of your case. An attorney who is well versed in commercial and rental law is someone you’ll need on your side. Sorting through the timeframes and deadlines is extremely important with a landlord, tenant case. Filing paperwork with the court just a day late can make it difficult or impossible to gain the upper hand and win your case.

Wills and Estates

When a loved one dies, they may leave behind an estate but all disbursement to family members is clearly stated in their will. You’ll need an attorney to handle these final tasks and distribute the estate accordingly. On the other hand, if your loved one never left a will and you are a family member or child, you may be entitled to their estate or the funds leftover after their estate is sold. For complicated estates, you’ll need a lawyer who specializes in family law and probate estates. Because these laws can be lengthy and complicated, a good lawyer will go by the exact laws of the state you live in and represent you as fairly as possible.

There are many different times in your life when you’ll need to seek legal counsel. Not every lawyer can handle every situation, you may have to seek multiple lawyers to handle each unique situation.

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