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LAWN GAMES FOR FAMILY SUMMER FUN
Classic Horseshoes: Intermediate DIY Tossing horseshoes is a great way to pass an afternoon. To play, you’ll just need to set up two sand pits in your yard. Get a handful of horseshoes, and you’re ready to go! Many DIY plans are available online, including one from HousefulOfHandmade.com/ultimate-diy- horseshoe-pit.
The warm summer sun may be enough to beckon your family outdoors, but lawn games will guarantee hours of fun outside. If you’re handy, there are plenty of great lawn games you can make yourself. If not, buy an off-the-shelf alternative and enjoy the easy setup. Giant Jenga: Easy DIY All you need to build a giant Jenga tower are two-by-fours that are cut to length. If you’re handy with a saw, you can do this at home. If not, ask to have the wood cut at your local lumberyard. Be sure to sand down the edges before stacking the boards to create a classic Jenga tower! For extra fun, pick a few paint colors and paint each board. Visit ABeautifulMess.com/make-this-giant-jenga to see a complete set of instructions. Buy: Skip the project and buy GoSports Giant Wooden Toppling Tower online, which retails for about $70 and stacks over 5 feet high.
two-by-fours, some hardware, and a variety of tools including a drill, jigsaw, and sander. Visit DIYPete.com/cornhole-board-plans to get both written and video instructions. Buy: Ready to play ASAP? Cornhole sets are available from many large retailers around summertime, or you can order a customized set featuring your favorite team, family name, or characters from your favorite movies by looking at Etsy.com. Whether you buy or DIY, remember to have fun and always supervise your children while playing outdoors, especially when it comes to yard games!
Buy: Check out the kid-friendly rubber horseshoe set from Wayfair.com, which
requires no installation, can be used indoors or alongside your outdoor game, and is safe for younger children. Cornhole: Advanced DIY The humble beanbag may be the most versatile backyard game piece. It’s used in the popular game commonly known as cornhole. To build your own cornhole set, you’ll need a couple of sheets of 1/2-inch-thick plywood along with
Why You Need an Attorney After an Accident With a Semitrailer
A vehicle accident of any kind can be traumatic and complex; an accident with a Semi-Tractor- Trailer Truck can be even more devastating. While it may be their job, truck drivers are just as susceptible to drowsy driving — although time limits on trucker shifts do help — making a wrong split-second decision, distracted driving, and merging or crossing traffic when it’s not safe to do so. They may even experience unique situations, like “jackknifing” their vehicle when braking too quickly or overloading their trailer. Each scenario is dangerous to the truck driver and others on the road. When you’re involved in an accident with a truck driver, your main priority is your well-being. Unfortunately, these accidents can be deadly and
collection and investigation isn’t done swiftly after an accident, the information can get lost, ruined or destroyed, and gaining a clear image of what occurred will be difficult. Furthermore, these cases are not always as simple as seeking compensation from the driver. Some drivers are independent contractors for larger trucking companies who supply their own vehicle and insurance, picking up loads from companies across the U.S. They are like the freelancers of truck driving. Other drivers are employees of a company, be it trucking, shipping, or a products company, and some could be employees of a municipality. Their employer may shoulder the responsibility. Who is responsible for your compensation can be a complex web to untangle if you don’t know how to do it correctly.
can cause life-threatening injuries that can have lifelong consequences. This can make the discovery portion of a Semi-Tractor-Trailer-Truck collision much more dire. It’s vital that we know exactly what happened and how the collision with the truck factored into your injuries. Witnesses, statements from the driver and their employer, and information from the vehicle itself — from logbooks and camera data, for example — can help us piece together exactly what happened and where the fault lies. However, if this
In all instances of vehicle accidents, it’s wise to seek legal help almost immediately, but it’s imperative to call an attorney immediately following a collision with a semitrailer. They will understand the time crunch and legal battle, allowing you to focus on your healing journey. At Douglass & Runger, we have experience representing clients in these devastating accidents. If you would like to learn more, including other legal areas we represent, please visit DouglassRunger.com.
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