Thursday, April 30, 2015

Exploring Beaches To Visit On Nantucket


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If you are hoping to visit the island of Nantucket this fall before the cold weather hits, it will be good for you to make sure you know which beaches you should go to; while you really cannot go wrong visiting just about any beach on the island, each beach offers something slightly different, so follow this guide when you go to Nantucket, and make your way to the beach that suits you best.

On the northwest shore of the island, you'll find Dionis Beach; if you are looking for a quiet setting in which you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the center of town, and in which you can also get away from the big crowds of tourists that can clog up some of the other beaches, this beach is the perfect place for you – and you certainly cannot beat the calm waters of this beach, or the great picture taking opportunities.

If a more crowded atmosphere – where everything feels lively and exciting – is more to your tastes, try Surfside Beach on the southern part of the island; down here, you will find more to do, bigger waves, and a lot more excitement, and this beach is also very easy to get to on bike or on foot from the center of town, which makes it a great beach to visit on a day trip to the island.

And on the eastern shoreline of Nantucket, you will find the beaches along Squam road; out here, the waves will also be bigger, and furthermore, you will find beaches that are a bit more rocky and quite a bit quieter. A number of these beaches are not open to the public, but if you are able to find someone who knows someone who will let you use their beach, or if you go just north or south of Squam Road, you will be able to truly enjoy the isolation and the beauty that these beaches offer.

There is plenty to do on a trip to Nantucket, and there are also plenty of things for you to see as well, but make sure you do not allow yourself to miss out on the beaches – but instead, take the time and effort to make your way out to them and enjoy them for a couple days!

Tools you will Need for Tiling


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Have you ever walked into someone’s house and were jealous that they had nice tiled floors in their kitchen and bathroom? Believe it or not, you can have these beautiful tiles too. With the correct tools at your disposal you are skilled enough to do your own tiling. Before you begin to tile the first thing you have to do is do a bit of reading. The steps are incredibly straight forward but you still need to know them. Stanley Complete Tiling is a great book to not only learn what you need to do to tile but also some great ideas. You will have to invest in some tools after you have purchased your book on tiling.

You will need to either invest in a 7” wet table saw, or a set of hand tile cutters, this will allow you to make exact cuts so that your tiles fit together nicely. The tile will be completely chipped and shattered if you attempt to use a dry table saw to cut the tiling.  A wet saw is a must. Gloves, safetly glasses, and ear protection is also a must for when you are cutting tile.  This is a loud procedure and chips of tile to tend to fly everywhere.

A laser level square is also a handy tool to purchase for when you are laying out the tile.  This will help to keep your tiles all in a line. This is very important for the appearance of your flooring. A mortar trowel will also be necessary when you go to lay your tile onto your mortar. This helps to keep the amount of mortar in any given spot pretty uniform. As you tile, one of the last things you will have to do is grout between the tiles.

You can grout with a little less mess by using a grouting bag. Any extra grout that gests on the tiles needs to be removed with sponges or rags.  You may wish to purchase extras so they can just be tossed at the end. The last step of tiling involves putting a sealent on the grout.  This is an incredibly important step and must not be forgotten.  I have not met one person who was not able to tile when they had the correct tools at their disposal and a bit of knowledge of what they were doing.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Three Great Ski Locations In New Mexico


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Even though you might think of Colorado when you think of skiing in the Rocky Mountains, you can actually travel further south and still find great options. For some skiers, in fact, the slopes in New Mexico might even be a better option! Although New Mexico does not get as much snow as Colorado, their mountains typically are sizable, with a good mixture of easy, intermediate, and difficult runs. Furthermore, the pleasant weather of New Mexico is a really nice touch. While it might seem odd to be skiing when there is no snow on the ground away from the mountain, it can also feel nice to ski in weather that often sits in the high-30s to mid-40s, even during the middle of winter! If you are thinking of taking a ski vacation to New Mexico, here are three great options.

Taos is probably the most popular ski destination in New Mexico, and it is certainly the most well known. The eight lifts of Taos Ski Valley make the great landscape of greens, blues, and blacks easily accessible and hassle-free. The prices at Taos are reasonable, and you will find that the snow on this big mountain is usually in good condition.

Angel Fire is another option, not far from Taos. Although this mountain is smaller than Taos, it keeps the crowds manageable with a back side of the mountain that compliments the front side. This mountain is perfect for intermediate skiers, and it also offers a number of challenging black diamonds and long, pleasant greens. The town of Angel Fire is quiet and pleasant, which makes this a perfect mountain for families. Angel Fire also has extremely affordable prices.

Santa Fe has one big advantage over Taos and Angel Fire, and it is the availability of activities outside of skiing. Rather than those towns like Angel Fire and Taos that exist mostly for skiing, Santa Fe has been around since long before it provided skiing. The skiing in Santa Fe is still excellent (even if it is not quite on the same level as what you will find in Taos or Angel Fire), and the availability of extra stuff to do just might make it the right place for you.

Next time you are planning a Rocky Mountain ski adventure, consider ditching the big crowds and bitter cold of Colorado, and instead head for the quiet, pleasant slopes New Mexico has to offer. Who knows, you might even find yourself wishing you made the switch a whole lot sooner!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Getting The Most Out Of Netflix


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If you own your own Netflix account, there is a chance you are either one of those who loves Netflix, or you might be one of those people who wonders what on earth it is about Netflix that causes so many people to say they love it! If you fall into the first of these two categories, chances are pretty good that you are taking the right steps to make the most out of your Netflix account, but if you fall into the latter of these two categories, you are probably doing a few things incorrectly, which is putting you in a position where you do not enjoy Netflix quite as much as you should.

One of the best things about Netflix (that is to say, one of the things about Netflix that those who love it enjoy the most) is that it does a great job of suggesting movies that the owner of each account will truly enjoy; if you do not rate your movies, however, Netflix will have no clue what to suggest to you – so when you watch a new movie, take the time to rate it, and even consider going back and rating old movies you have seen!

Another thing that might make you feel like your Netflix account is not as worthwhile as you thougt it would be is failing to use your queue; make sure you not only set up the movies you want to see immediately, but also set up the movies you want to see down the road, as this will enable you to continue to send back movies and get new ones right away.

And of course, one of the best features of all about Netflix is the “Instant Play” option; take advantage of all the movies that Netflix makes available through “Instant Play,” and you will have a lot more viewing options than you would otherwise have.

By making sure you take these steps with your Netflix account, you will get a lot more out of it than you were getting out of it before – and you will finally understand what it is about Netflix that makes people love it so much!