During the summer, there’s nothing better than jumping into a pool to cool yourself off. However, if you don’t have a pool, the next best thing might just be creating your own slip-and-slide! Here’s how you can make yours so you can keep having fun in the sun while staying cool. Step 1: Purchase the necessary items. You can buy a 10-by-25-foot roll of plastic sheeting at home improvement stores for under $30. Choose 6 mil so it can withstand everyone running and sliding on it. Then, you want to get 10 regular-size pool noodles and one large pool noodle. Construction supplies you’ll need are Velcro tape, scissors, two hose sprinkler attachments, and several landscape staples. Step 2: Begin building your slip-and-slide. Once you have all the needed supplies, start by rolling the plastic sheet onto a relatively flat surface free of rocks, sticks, and any debris that could puncture the plastic or injure you and your family. You can cut the plastic to any length you like — you may want one long slip-and-slide, or you can create several smaller ones so you can play games. Create a Slip-and-Slide! Want to Entertain the Kids This Summer?
After rolling out the plastic sheeting, lay the pool noodles down on each side of the plastic and place the larger pool noodle on one end of the sheet. Wrap the plastic sheet around the large pool noodle, use Velcro tape to secure the plastic around it, then do the same for the other pool noodles. These will act as barriers so people won’t slide off the plastic. Once everything is wrapped and taped, place landscape staples on the four corners of your waterslide and a few along the sides to secure it. Finally, set up your sprinklers on either side of the slip-and-slide. If you want the surface to be extra slick, drizzle some dish soap onto the plastic. Step 3: Slip, slide, and splash! Now, it’s time to have fun in the sun! The possibilities are endless regarding what you can do with your DIY waterslide. So, let your creativity flourish! Will you be creating your own slip-and-slide this summer? We would love to know the games you and your family play on your DIY waterslide!
Honesty Is the Best Policy in Personal Injury Cases THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
We all tell white lies now and then. We say a haircut looks great when it doesn’t or invent a better excuse about why we were late. That tendency can carry over into personal injury cases, where plaintiffs sometimes think embellishing a story or leaving out key details might improve their chances of success. But they couldn’t be more wrong. In honor of Tell the Truth Day on July 7, we want to discuss why a personal injury case is the time to practice radical honesty. Our clients are human, and humans make mistakes. It’s common for every fact not to be in an injury victim’s favor. But attempting to hide that information might be the surest way to lose a personal injury case. A skilled defense attorney can sniff out a lie from a mile away, and they’ll work tirelessly to uncover it. When they do, you’ll be far worse off than if you’d told the truth in the first place. We hope you weren’t using your phone at the time of the accident — but if you were, it’s much better for your attorney to know that information upfront. Other details clients might leave out include prior accidents, injuries, lawsuits, or arrests. Having all the facts will allow your attorney to prepare for the
inevitable. The worst thing for a lawyer to be in the middle of a trial or negotiation is surprised.
If your case goes to trial, your credibility is on the line and will likely determine the outcome of your case. Someone shown in court to be a liar rarely has a positive result. By contrast, a person who is honest and regretful about their mistakes can win the sympathy and respect of a judge or jury. Therefore, your truth-telling shouldn’t end with your personal injury attorney; you must be honest with your doctor. The medical treatment you receive is one of the most crucial pieces of evidence after an accident. You should report all symptoms from the accident as soon as they occur and be consistent about follow-up. No problem is too small to mention — and it could change the outcome of your case. Honesty might not be the best policy in every life circumstance, but it certainly is in a personal injury case. Your attorney can often find a way to work with the truth, but a lie will surely be your downfall.
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