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Back Yard Safety Tips Firing Up the Grill Internet Tidbit Get Your Car In Shape For Summer Summer SafetyEvery year, the end of school means fun in the sun for children, but it can also bring its share of hidden hazards. To be sure that your child stays safe this summer, don't forget these simple reminders.
With a little common sense and some simple precautions, you and your family can make this a safe and fun summer. Firing Up the Grill
There are between 40 and 55 million 20-pound propane grill tanks in the United States, so chances are you might have an unequipped tank. In most cases, consumers can tell if a propane tank has an OPD valve by looking at the handle. If the handle is round or star-shaped, your cylinder may be outdated. Cylinders equipped with OPD have a triangular handle. You also will see the letters "OPD" on the valve handle. What do you do if your tank is unequipped with the new valve? Most propane dealerships will outfit your tank with the valve for around $25. You may also consider purchasing a new tank. In both of these cases, you will still need to pay the cost of filling your tank. If you are looking for an even simpler solution, you can use a propane cylinder exchange service, such as Blue Rhino or Amerigas. Often located outside of home improvement centers, grocery stores, or convenience stores, these kiosks allow you to bring in your old tank for a new, filled cylinder. All of the tanks available through these services offer the new up-to-date valves. Generally the cost for these tanks is around $20.
Backyard Safety Tips
Internet TidbitIf you have a greedy or a needy wish, the website GreedyorNeedy.com may be the place for you. On this site, you can submit a desire, big or small, that is then voted on by the community of website users. Every week, one wish in each category is fulfilled from a communal pot. You may have a real need like medication or some snow boots for your child, or you may just want something nice to indulge yourself for a change. You can express your heart's desire at this website. Each month, $100 goes to the top-rated "needy" wish and $100 goes to the top-rated "greedy" wish. If those wishes do not need the full $100 to be granted, the excess funds are awarded to runners-up. They also have a community forum designed to allow the community to comment on wishes and to offer support to those in need.Get Your Car in Shape for Summer
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Backyard
barbecuing is a familiar American tradition. But before you fire up the grill,
you will need a full tank of propane. If you purchased your propane tank more
than two years ago, you may find that you have a hard time filling it in most
states. New regulations state that propane tanks unequipped with
overfill-protection devices (OPDs) cannot be filled by anyone. OPDs are placed
on propane tanks to ensure that the tank is not filled to more than 80 percent
capacity. The use of this safety device is designed to prevent accidents
relating to overfilling a tank.
The
sounds of summer always include children playing outdoors. To ensure that your
children will be safe as they enjoy their summer vacation, use this checklist to
inspect your backyard swing set and play equipment.
As
the weather gets warmer, there are some steps you can take to protect your car
and keep it running its best. Take time to give your vehicle a summertime
checkup before things really heat up!