Score Big With Family-Friendly Touch Football Get in the Game Ready to tackle some family fun? Nothing beats a good old-fashioned game of touch football when the weather outside cools. It’s the perfect way to get everyone running, laughing, and scoring a few points — without needing to be a pro quarterback. So, grab some comfortable shoes, and let’s dive into the playbook for the MVP of family games! Make Balanced Teams To get started, create two teams among your family, with at least two players on each team. While letting kids choose their teams is fine in most cases, remember that the more balanced the teams are, the more fun everyone will have. If you have an uneven number of players, you can follow an old playground rule and have one of the older players be the quarterback for both teams, ensuring everyone gets to play while the game remains balanced. Once you form teams, create the playing field by setting up small cones or beanbags to mark boundaries and end zones. Follow the Rules Before you start playing, ensure both teams agree on the rules. There are obvious ones, like where the end zones are,
how many points a touchdown is worth, and how many downs each team has — either to get a touchdown or, space permitting, a first down. You also must determine what constitutes a player as “down” — when one or two hands touch the player with the ball, whether they need to be touched on the torso or anywhere, etc. You also have to decide if a team doesn’t score, whether the opposing team takes over from where the ball ended up, or whether each team has a set starting point for each drive. Once you prepare everything, it’s time to hit the field. You can determine which team gets the ball first with a game of rock-paper-scissors and play until one team reaches a predetermined score … or it’s time to go inside and enjoy a family meal. Remember, the best part of family touch football isn’t just the touchdowns — the laughter, teamwork, and fun make every play memorable.
Why Should I Pay More for Composite Decking vs. Wood? ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR
insects, comes in colors that harmonize with various home designs, and isn’t as slippery when wet as PVC. PVC decking also comes in the color of the homeowner’s choice and is more mold-resistant, lighter, and recyclable. The other factor homeowners need to consider is longevity. A high-quality wood deck that is well-maintained will last about 20 years at best. Decks made of composite materials will last 25–30 years, and PVC decks may last 10–15 years longer. Also, these synthetic materials typically carry strong warranties that protect the homeowner against loss. We would love to hear your questions and answer them here each month. Email us at Hello@cnsconstruction. io with “Ask Your Contractor” in the subject line, and we will do our best to respond!
decking and maintenance will far outstrip the cost of other options. Composite and PVC decks are more durable. We have never had to replace any decks we have installed using these materials. But one wood deck we installed shrank and warped within a year because the homeowner did not maintain it properly. Composite decking is resistant to moisture and
Many homeowners like the lower price and appearance of new wood decking compared with other, more expensive options. What are the advantages of composite, a blend of wood materials and plastic, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is 100% plastic, that make them worth the extra expense? While wood decking will save the homeowner a little money up front, those savings will be quickly wiped out by wood’s much higher maintenance costs. Sun and water damage can cause wood decking to splinter, warp, or fade. Annual maintenance of wood decking requires cleaning, staining, and waterproofing, and sometimes draining the area beneath the deck to prevent rot or decay. In five years or less, the cumulative cost of annual maintenance for wood decking will wipe out all the homeowner’s upfront savings. Beyond five years, the cumulative cost of wood
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