Monday, January 20, 2014
10 Ways to Add Curb Appeal in a Weekend
People form their first opinions before they step inside a home. Forty-nine percent of buying decisions are made from the street, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But curb appeal matters whether or not your house is for sale. An attractive, well-maintained house and yard welcome friends and family and give you a little lift every time you come home.
Mow the lawn, trim the borders, and edge the driveway and walks. Every line should be straight and every edge crisp. Refresh the mulch. Power wash the siding, and scrub the soffits and eaves. Wash the windows, and polish every reflective surface until it gleams.
Clean and patch the sidewalks, steps and driveway. Clean each surface, then patch small holes and fill any cracks. If you’re feeling creative, define the edges of a sidewalk or driveway with brick.
Combine a variety of sizes, heights, shapes and textures, and add pops of color with blooming plants. Or, stick to muted, neutral tones to produce a serene arrangement. Coordinate the containers with one another and the house’s exterior.
Choose window boxes the same size as the window or 6 to 12 inches wider, in a color that matches or complements the house’s siding and trim. Place the boxes directly below double-hung or sliding windows or 6 to 8 inches below casement windows, which need room to swing out without damaging the plants.
Mature trees in a well-landscaped yard add significant value to a home, but there may be an even better reason to dig this project. Shading a home’s windows and walls can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent, according to the American Public Power Association. Even small trees provide a little shade, and there’s no time like the present to get them growing.
If the front door is in good shape, remove the hardware, sand it thoroughly, and apply two coats of exterior enamel in a color that contrasts with or complements the siding. Or, replace the whole thing. In “Remodeling” magazine’s “2010-11 Cost vs. Value” report, replacing a steel entry door recouped more money upon resale than any other project – 102.1 percent of the cost.
Few weekend projects change a house faster than adding shutters. Well-placed shutters define windows and add dimension and color. When hanging wood shutters, use shims to create at least a 3/8 inch gap between the shutter and the siding. Without this air space, moisture trapped behind the shutter may damage the wood.
Good lighting warms the night and makes your home sparkle. Try lining a walkway with solar landscape lights, uplighting a tree or spotlighting an architectural feature. Or, swap out a recessed spot or small pendant with an impressive chandelier. Any of these projects can be accomplished safely as long as you turn off the power and test to confirm the power is off before handling circuit wires.
Beauty lies in the details, especially when it comes to your home's hardware. Take a weekend to update items like the front door knocker, knob and address numbers. Try finding hardware that complements your home's architecture and colors. Choose timeless items that will maintain their patina, or at least weather in an elegant way that you like.
Make your mailbox beautiful and move beyond its utility status with a makeover. A fresh coat of paint, new flag and fresh set of numbers to provide a much needed update to an often ignored aspect of your home's curb appeal. Plant flowers at the base of the mailbox stand to provide a bloom of color that will make your home even more inviting to visit.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
How to Customize Windbreakers
Windbreakers can be customized with a variety of embroidered patterns, designs and patches with the use of a few simple tools. Before sewing the patterns, designs or patches to the windbreaker, the supplies must be purchased at any craft store or special online craft retailer. These supplies are typically inexpensive and can be purchased in all different colors, sizes and shapes. Once the materials are at hand, the customization can begin.
1 Locate the area of the windbreaker in which the pattern, design and/or patches will be placed. The front, right-hand side of the windbreaker is a perfect place to put a patch, small design or name. The center back of the windbreaker, which has more room than the front because no zipper is there, can hold a much larger design.
2 Place the pattern, design or patch over the desired area of the windbreaker. Use the ruler to center the item on the jacket by measuring from each side. Mark the design or patch using white chalk. This will make it easier to sew the item in place without having to remeasure the distance from the center.
3 Pull three feet of thread through the eye of the needle. Cut the extra thread from the spool off with the scissors. Use thread that will blend in with the design, patch or jacket to prevent it from standing out. For example, use white thread when sewing a patch to a white windbreaker.
4 Place the decoration back on the jacket in-between the marked off area. Run the needle and thread back and forth through the perimeter of the pattern, design or patch and the windbreaker until the pattern, design or patch secured in place. Cut the extra thread off with the scissor. Continue this method to customize other areas of the windbreaker.
Stitch a second row of thread around the pattern, design or patch to further increase the durability.
Instructions
1 Locate the area of the windbreaker in which the pattern, design and/or patches will be placed. The front, right-hand side of the windbreaker is a perfect place to put a patch, small design or name. The center back of the windbreaker, which has more room than the front because no zipper is there, can hold a much larger design.
2 Place the pattern, design or patch over the desired area of the windbreaker. Use the ruler to center the item on the jacket by measuring from each side. Mark the design or patch using white chalk. This will make it easier to sew the item in place without having to remeasure the distance from the center.
3 Pull three feet of thread through the eye of the needle. Cut the extra thread from the spool off with the scissors. Use thread that will blend in with the design, patch or jacket to prevent it from standing out. For example, use white thread when sewing a patch to a white windbreaker.
4 Place the decoration back on the jacket in-between the marked off area. Run the needle and thread back and forth through the perimeter of the pattern, design or patch and the windbreaker until the pattern, design or patch secured in place. Cut the extra thread off with the scissor. Continue this method to customize other areas of the windbreaker.
Tips & Warnings
Stitch a second row of thread around the pattern, design or patch to further increase the durability.
Traditional Mexican Indian Clothing
Today, Mexican Indian men attire themselves in modern clothing while women still wear traditional attire. In isolated areas, both men and women dress in traditional clothing throughout the year.
An enredo is worn by women as a skirt. It is a wide piece of cloth without seams. A terno is a dress that is hand-embroidered and most often found in the Yucatan.
In the Yucatan, a guayabera is a short, pleated shirt that fits loosely. Indian women wear huipils, which are sleeveless cotton blouses that are elaborately embroidered.
Men often wear a sleeveless jacket known as a jorongo. In rainy weather, Mexican Indians wear cloaks made from palm frond, called a jaquima. Women wear the poncho-like quexquemitl, which has an opening for the head and two long corners in the front and back.
A cenidor is an Indian sash or belt. A squared-off bag with a shoulder strap is known as a moral. The large, embellished, rectangular cloth that has an opening for the head and is worn draped over the shoulder is called a sarape.
Traditional Mexican Indians do not purchase their clothing in shops, but instead buy from someone within their village who makes the piece of clothing. Sometimes they'll also have a family member make their clothing.
Skirts and Dresses
An enredo is worn by women as a skirt. It is a wide piece of cloth without seams. A terno is a dress that is hand-embroidered and most often found in the Yucatan.
Shirts
In the Yucatan, a guayabera is a short, pleated shirt that fits loosely. Indian women wear huipils, which are sleeveless cotton blouses that are elaborately embroidered.
Jackets
Men often wear a sleeveless jacket known as a jorongo. In rainy weather, Mexican Indians wear cloaks made from palm frond, called a jaquima. Women wear the poncho-like quexquemitl, which has an opening for the head and two long corners in the front and back.
Accessories
A cenidor is an Indian sash or belt. A squared-off bag with a shoulder strap is known as a moral. The large, embellished, rectangular cloth that has an opening for the head and is worn draped over the shoulder is called a sarape.
Purchasing Clothes
Traditional Mexican Indians do not purchase their clothing in shops, but instead buy from someone within their village who makes the piece of clothing. Sometimes they'll also have a family member make their clothing.
How Do I Get Ballpoint Pen Ink Out of a Tiger Jacket?
Typically, tiger jackets are reproductions of the jackets worn by WWII fighter pilots. They are designed to be tough while protecting in even the coldest temperatures. Tiger jackets are usually made from some form of leather. The leather ranges from goatskin to horsehide. Tiger jackets are generally an expensive garment that--if cared for properly--can bring you a lifetime of use. If ballpoint pen ink somehow finds its way onto your tiger jacket do not panic. Instead, work as quickly as possible using a few household items.
1 Lay your tiger jacket out on a flat surface with the ink stain facing up.
2 Pour rubbing alcohol in a small dish. Saturate a cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol and then rub the ballpoint pen ink with the cotton swab until the stain is gone.
3 Set a hairdryer on the lowest setting. Apply heat to the tiger jacket to dry the leather, moving the hairdryer in a steady back-and-forth motion.
4 Spray hairspray directly onto the ink stain, if the ink stain is still visible. Allow to sit for a few minutes but do not let it dry. Wipe the hairspray off the tiger jacket with a paper towel. If the ball point pen ink is still present, continue to step 5.
5 Apply a small amount of acetone-free nail polish remover to a soft cloth. Rub the ink with the cloth in a circular motion. Rub gently until the ink is no longer visible.
6 Apply an approved leather cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the tiger jacket until cleaned.
7 Use a leather conditioner to add moisture back into the tiger jacket. During the ink removal process, moisture is lost so applying a leather conditioner will keep the jacket from drying out and cracking.
Instructions
1 Lay your tiger jacket out on a flat surface with the ink stain facing up.
2 Pour rubbing alcohol in a small dish. Saturate a cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol and then rub the ballpoint pen ink with the cotton swab until the stain is gone.
3 Set a hairdryer on the lowest setting. Apply heat to the tiger jacket to dry the leather, moving the hairdryer in a steady back-and-forth motion.
4 Spray hairspray directly onto the ink stain, if the ink stain is still visible. Allow to sit for a few minutes but do not let it dry. Wipe the hairspray off the tiger jacket with a paper towel. If the ball point pen ink is still present, continue to step 5.
5 Apply a small amount of acetone-free nail polish remover to a soft cloth. Rub the ink with the cloth in a circular motion. Rub gently until the ink is no longer visible.
6 Apply an approved leather cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the tiger jacket until cleaned.
7 Use a leather conditioner to add moisture back into the tiger jacket. During the ink removal process, moisture is lost so applying a leather conditioner will keep the jacket from drying out and cracking.
How Do I Pick a Sport Coat?
A sport coat is a type of men's jacket that looks similar to a suit jacket. A sport coat, however, is made of heavier material and is single-breasted. It is a more casual version of a suit jacket. Though the general style of a sport coat is very basic, different brands will fit differently. Therefore, choosing the right sport coat for you will mean trying on several different kinds before you find the one that works.
1 Decide on a budget. Sport coats can range in price. They can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The brand name and type of material used are the biggest factor in how much a sport coat costs.
2 Decide on a type of material. Tweed, cotton, wool, silk and corduroy are the most common materials used when making sport coats. Wool and corduroy will keep you warmer than tweed, cotton or silk.
3 Have a tailor take your measurements. Getting a good fit is essential. For you to get a good fit, you have to know your measurements. A tailor will measure your overarm, your arm and your chest. This will help you find the best-fitting sport coat.
4 Decide on the colors that will coordinate with the colors you wear most often. Classic colors like navy blue or black add a more formal appearance to your outfit. Colors like tan and white make your outfit more casual. You can buy more than one sport coat if you want both formal and casual options.
5 Look for features you like. The number of buttons, the pocket placement and other features may be deciding factors for you. Wearing a stylish but practical sport coat is helpful when you need a pocket for a handkerchief, for example. These features add both style and convenience to your life. If you're over six feet tall, look for a longer sport coat for a better proportion; likewise, if you are five feet eight inches or under, look for a shorter length.
6 Visit several stores and look for a style that appeals to you. Look at the tags to find measurements. There may be an associate available to help you. He can tell you the measurements if they aren't marked on the tag. Try on several sport coats until you find the one that suits you best.
Instructions
1 Decide on a budget. Sport coats can range in price. They can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The brand name and type of material used are the biggest factor in how much a sport coat costs.
2 Decide on a type of material. Tweed, cotton, wool, silk and corduroy are the most common materials used when making sport coats. Wool and corduroy will keep you warmer than tweed, cotton or silk.
3 Have a tailor take your measurements. Getting a good fit is essential. For you to get a good fit, you have to know your measurements. A tailor will measure your overarm, your arm and your chest. This will help you find the best-fitting sport coat.
4 Decide on the colors that will coordinate with the colors you wear most often. Classic colors like navy blue or black add a more formal appearance to your outfit. Colors like tan and white make your outfit more casual. You can buy more than one sport coat if you want both formal and casual options.
5 Look for features you like. The number of buttons, the pocket placement and other features may be deciding factors for you. Wearing a stylish but practical sport coat is helpful when you need a pocket for a handkerchief, for example. These features add both style and convenience to your life. If you're over six feet tall, look for a longer sport coat for a better proportion; likewise, if you are five feet eight inches or under, look for a shorter length.
6 Visit several stores and look for a style that appeals to you. Look at the tags to find measurements. There may be an associate available to help you. He can tell you the measurements if they aren't marked on the tag. Try on several sport coats until you find the one that suits you best.
How Do I Tie the Belt on a Ralph Lauren Chaps Topcoat?
Trench coats for men were first used in the early 1900s when Thomas Burberry submitted his design to the United Kingdom War Office. Soldiers used them as an alternative to the heavy coats worn in the First World War. When veterans returned home they continued to wear their newly designed trench coats, which caught the attention of civilians. The coats soon became a major fashion piece that is still popular worldwide today. High-fashion brands, such as Ralph Lauren's Chaps label, offer a new style of trench coat, or top coat, each year. Traditionally, trench coats are made with belts, which allows for a variety of ways to secure your coat in a stylish manner.
1 Buckle it in front. Most Ralph Lauren topcoats have a buckle at one end of the belt. Take the other end of the belt and thread it through the buckled end after wrapping it around your body. On most coats this will leave excess length coming through the buckled end. With that end of the belt make a half hitch knot around the body of the belt.
2 Tuck it in. If the belt is bothersome to you, but you would still like to keep a neat appearance, tuck it in. Take each end of the belt and tuck it into your pockets. This will keep it from getting in the way without having to be tied.
3 Tie it in a knot. Though most belts are made with buckles, they are not necessarily meant to be buckled. Instead, tie a square or half-hitch knot to secure it around your waist. Tie it tight enough so it stays in place, but not so tight that it feels restricting.
4 Tie or buckle it behind you. A common way to keep a belt from dragging on the ground and getting in the way, without tying it around your waist, is to keep it behind your back. Take each end of the belt and loosely tie or buckle it behind your back. The belt will create the shape of a triangle. Make sure to tie it tight enough that the knot will not fall out, but loose enough that it will not cause the fabric of the coat to bunch when buttoned up.
Instructions
1 Buckle it in front. Most Ralph Lauren topcoats have a buckle at one end of the belt. Take the other end of the belt and thread it through the buckled end after wrapping it around your body. On most coats this will leave excess length coming through the buckled end. With that end of the belt make a half hitch knot around the body of the belt.
2 Tuck it in. If the belt is bothersome to you, but you would still like to keep a neat appearance, tuck it in. Take each end of the belt and tuck it into your pockets. This will keep it from getting in the way without having to be tied.
3 Tie it in a knot. Though most belts are made with buckles, they are not necessarily meant to be buckled. Instead, tie a square or half-hitch knot to secure it around your waist. Tie it tight enough so it stays in place, but not so tight that it feels restricting.
4 Tie or buckle it behind you. A common way to keep a belt from dragging on the ground and getting in the way, without tying it around your waist, is to keep it behind your back. Take each end of the belt and loosely tie or buckle it behind your back. The belt will create the shape of a triangle. Make sure to tie it tight enough that the knot will not fall out, but loose enough that it will not cause the fabric of the coat to bunch when buttoned up.
Types of Seersucker Fabric
Seersucker fabric, with its characteristic crinkled weave of tightened threads with puckered white stripes alternating with slack-tensioned colored threads, is common in summer wear as it does not wrinkle. Seersucker is featured in striped, gingham-plaid, checked, plain and printed designs. The naturally occurring wrinkles keep the fabric from touching the skin, which allows air circulation and dissipates heat.
Linen, a fabric derived from a coarse plant called flax then spun into thread and woven into cloth) is the world's oldest natural textile. It has been fashioned into different styles of seersucker linen garments that have been around for centuries. In ancient Persia, men wore long striped linen garments called "shiroshakar," meaning milk and honey. These were the original seersucker linen garments. First recorded in 1722 as Sea Sucker, linen seersucker was worn by the British in India's hot climate during England's occupation of India back in the 1800's. This type of seersucker material spread to other European countries before arriving in the United States as proper summer-suit attire for Southern gentlemen.
Cotton, the second oldest natural fiber worn by man, lends itself to the light, thin, airiness of seersucker. On her Stitch'n Save website, Sara Glen says that cotton seersucker is light yet durable and comes in different weights (medium to heavy). Today this fabric is used in making summer suits for men and women, coats, nightwear, dresses, children's wear, bedspreads, blouses, dresses and curtains. Some cotton seersucker comes in prints and is embroidered. This material, as with linen and polyesters, requires no ironing.
In 1910 the first man-made fiber, rayon, was invented from wood pulp. Some manufacturers began producing seersucker fabric in this new material and continue to produce rayon seersucker today.
Polyester was invented in 1953, and according to Trail End.org is the most used man-made fiber in the world. Polyester became an inexpensive alternative to be used for seersucker and is still used today.
Cotton/polyester blends and woven cotton/polyester blends offer seersucker both the soft absorbency of cotton with the wash-and-wear capabilities and crispness of polyester. Cotton/ polyester/ spandex (the stretchy material invented in 1959) blends offer a more fitted look to seersucker outfits, especially to women's blouses and skirts.
Linen
Linen, a fabric derived from a coarse plant called flax then spun into thread and woven into cloth) is the world's oldest natural textile. It has been fashioned into different styles of seersucker linen garments that have been around for centuries. In ancient Persia, men wore long striped linen garments called "shiroshakar," meaning milk and honey. These were the original seersucker linen garments. First recorded in 1722 as Sea Sucker, linen seersucker was worn by the British in India's hot climate during England's occupation of India back in the 1800's. This type of seersucker material spread to other European countries before arriving in the United States as proper summer-suit attire for Southern gentlemen.
Cotton
Cotton, the second oldest natural fiber worn by man, lends itself to the light, thin, airiness of seersucker. On her Stitch'n Save website, Sara Glen says that cotton seersucker is light yet durable and comes in different weights (medium to heavy). Today this fabric is used in making summer suits for men and women, coats, nightwear, dresses, children's wear, bedspreads, blouses, dresses and curtains. Some cotton seersucker comes in prints and is embroidered. This material, as with linen and polyesters, requires no ironing.
Rayon
In 1910 the first man-made fiber, rayon, was invented from wood pulp. Some manufacturers began producing seersucker fabric in this new material and continue to produce rayon seersucker today.
Polyester
Polyester was invented in 1953, and according to Trail End.org is the most used man-made fiber in the world. Polyester became an inexpensive alternative to be used for seersucker and is still used today.
Cotton Blends
Cotton/polyester blends and woven cotton/polyester blends offer seersucker both the soft absorbency of cotton with the wash-and-wear capabilities and crispness of polyester. Cotton/ polyester/ spandex (the stretchy material invented in 1959) blends offer a more fitted look to seersucker outfits, especially to women's blouses and skirts.
How to Buy Men's Overcoats
Men's overcoats can be purchased at many men's fashion retailers, online from general sales sites and at Internet auction websites.
Men's Fashion Stores
Some retailers specializing in coats and jackets only sell men's overcoats to patrons of their physical store locations. Burlington Coat Factory, for example, has coupons and a store locator on its website but no men's fashion for sale. Other clothing chains, like Macy's, have overcoats available for purchase online as well.
Online Stores
Some online stores, like Amazon, have men's overcoats in an assortment of cuts and fabrics. Major brands available through Amazon include London Fog, Liz Claiborne and BSGD. The site also features user reviews and options to sort overcoats by price, size, brand and customer rating.
Online Auction Sites
New and previously owned men's overcoats are available on many online auction sites, like Ebay. Though many coats are for auction to the highest bidder, others give shoppers the option to purchase for a flat rate.
What Is Volcano Leather Material?
Volcano Leather is a company that specializes in jackets made from exotic materials. Its products are geared toward men and women. The company is based in Southeast Asia.
Leather Volcano produces an assortment of products in addition to jackets. These include laptop covers, wallets, belts and bags. The leather that it uses is quite unusual. Examples include mouse, crocodile, ostrich and lambskin. Products sometimes feature fur linings made from coyote and fox.
Leather Volcano jackets come in a variety of colors, including bright green and red. The jackets frequently include intricate depictions of eagles, skulls, and crocodiles. Its products are designed to appeal to a wide demographic. Styles include jackets that are traditionally western, ideal for motorcycling, or tailored for the businessman.
Volcano Leather produces high-end jackets that can cost $900 to $6,000 as of 2010. Other products, such as shoes and bags, are sold for $200 to $300.
Product Materials
Leather Volcano produces an assortment of products in addition to jackets. These include laptop covers, wallets, belts and bags. The leather that it uses is quite unusual. Examples include mouse, crocodile, ostrich and lambskin. Products sometimes feature fur linings made from coyote and fox.
Product Design
Leather Volcano jackets come in a variety of colors, including bright green and red. The jackets frequently include intricate depictions of eagles, skulls, and crocodiles. Its products are designed to appeal to a wide demographic. Styles include jackets that are traditionally western, ideal for motorcycling, or tailored for the businessman.
Prices
Volcano Leather produces high-end jackets that can cost $900 to $6,000 as of 2010. Other products, such as shoes and bags, are sold for $200 to $300.
Types of Leather Motorcycle Jackets
Motorcycle riders generally like to make a statement with their choice of motorcycle gear. As riding a motorcycle can be dangerous it is important to choose gear that also protects the rider. The different types of leather motorcycle jackets available today are perfect for riding a bike since they are not just protective, they also make the rider look good.
The right street bike leather jacket protects the driver from the weather and from minor injury in case of an accident. A basic street bike jacket is made from high quality, full-grain leather and has a good lining, which can be quilted and removable for extra comfort and protection. The stitching should be nylon for extra durability. Most street bike jackets are waist-length and have long, fitted sleeves. The waist and sleeves can have adjustable tabs for comfort and ventilation. It is usually zippered and can have a belt. Many different versions of street bike jackets are available for men, women and children.
The cruiser motorcycle jacket is designed to keep the rider comfortable and safe while riding long distances. A cruiser jacket should have a good ventilation system to keep air flowing around the rider's body. For the summer, thinner leather jackets with perforations all over it are available. For the winter, a thickly lined cruising jacket is perfect. The ideal combination is a jacket that combines air vents with an insulated lining that can be removed. Cruiser jackets are available in many colors and in sizes for men, women and children.
A good dirt motorcycle leather jacket complements the dirt bike armor. It is designed for aggressive driving, with flex zones for ease of movement and pre-curved arms. A dirt motorcycle jacket should have plastic armor at the shoulders and elbows to protect the rider as he makes contact with the ground. Mesh panels in the lining and air vents are important, so the rider can enjoy this sport any time of the year. Many of the dirt cycle jackets have a removable wind-resistant vest for even more comfort.
ATV motorcycle jackets have plastic protection at the elbows. At the shoulders, some ATV jackets sport protectors with integrated ventilation intake vents, which make the jacket very comfortable to wear in any weather. When choosing this type of jacket it is advisable to look for one with a foam-padded collarbone protective panel and extra plastic shoulder protection. In addition, many ATV motorcycle jackets have back protection comprised of an extra triple-density panel. Flexibility, like accordion-style expansion panels at shoulders and elbows, is of great advantage for the rider providing ease of movement. Snaps or zippers to tighten the cuffs will eliminate flapping. Some ATV jackets come with a removable vest, and some have a jacket-to-pants attachment zipper with can turn such a jacket into full body armor with the right pair of pants.
Casual motorcycle leather jackets come in all sizes and a variety of colors for men, women and children. Not only are they perfect for bike riders, they can be worn for other occasions. Casual leather jackets come in many different leathers, from cowhide to sheep leather. Buffed leather jackets, suede jackets and full grain leather jackets are popular. Casual jackets can be zippered, belted or a combination of both.
Street Bike Jackets
The right street bike leather jacket protects the driver from the weather and from minor injury in case of an accident. A basic street bike jacket is made from high quality, full-grain leather and has a good lining, which can be quilted and removable for extra comfort and protection. The stitching should be nylon for extra durability. Most street bike jackets are waist-length and have long, fitted sleeves. The waist and sleeves can have adjustable tabs for comfort and ventilation. It is usually zippered and can have a belt. Many different versions of street bike jackets are available for men, women and children.
Cruiser Motorcycle Jackets
The cruiser motorcycle jacket is designed to keep the rider comfortable and safe while riding long distances. A cruiser jacket should have a good ventilation system to keep air flowing around the rider's body. For the summer, thinner leather jackets with perforations all over it are available. For the winter, a thickly lined cruising jacket is perfect. The ideal combination is a jacket that combines air vents with an insulated lining that can be removed. Cruiser jackets are available in many colors and in sizes for men, women and children.
Dirt Motorcycle Jackets
A good dirt motorcycle leather jacket complements the dirt bike armor. It is designed for aggressive driving, with flex zones for ease of movement and pre-curved arms. A dirt motorcycle jacket should have plastic armor at the shoulders and elbows to protect the rider as he makes contact with the ground. Mesh panels in the lining and air vents are important, so the rider can enjoy this sport any time of the year. Many of the dirt cycle jackets have a removable wind-resistant vest for even more comfort.
ATV Motorcycle Jackets
ATV motorcycle jackets have plastic protection at the elbows. At the shoulders, some ATV jackets sport protectors with integrated ventilation intake vents, which make the jacket very comfortable to wear in any weather. When choosing this type of jacket it is advisable to look for one with a foam-padded collarbone protective panel and extra plastic shoulder protection. In addition, many ATV motorcycle jackets have back protection comprised of an extra triple-density panel. Flexibility, like accordion-style expansion panels at shoulders and elbows, is of great advantage for the rider providing ease of movement. Snaps or zippers to tighten the cuffs will eliminate flapping. Some ATV jackets come with a removable vest, and some have a jacket-to-pants attachment zipper with can turn such a jacket into full body armor with the right pair of pants.
Casual Motorcycle Jackets
Casual motorcycle leather jackets come in all sizes and a variety of colors for men, women and children. Not only are they perfect for bike riders, they can be worn for other occasions. Casual leather jackets come in many different leathers, from cowhide to sheep leather. Buffed leather jackets, suede jackets and full grain leather jackets are popular. Casual jackets can be zippered, belted or a combination of both.
What Does Moral Dilemma Mean?
Philosophers as far back as Plato have wrestled near impossible moral questions that test the character of the person making the decision. Today, these questions are known as moral dilemmas. However, centuries of debate still leave many of these dilemmas unsolved.
A moral dilemma is defined as any situation in which the person making the decision experiences a conflict between the moral rightness of a decision and the quality of the results it produces. Many times, these dilemmas involve a morally wrong decision that produces a desirable result, or vice versa. Other times, moral dilemmas involve a decision in which the person is forced to choose only one of two good things.
One classic example of a moral dilemma is the famous 1842 shipwreck in which the captain was forced to choose between throwing the weak passengers overboard or letting all the passengers drown. The 1982 movie "Sophie's Choice" portrays another moral dilemma, in which a mother is forced to choose which of her two children would be executed in a concentration camp.
A family's difficult decision about whether to take a terminally ill loved one off life support is an example of a modern moral dilemma. Other common dilemmas include good Samaritan situations, for example, a passerby is forced to choose between the convenience of letting a stranger go unaided and the moral obligation to assist someone in need.
Definition
A moral dilemma is defined as any situation in which the person making the decision experiences a conflict between the moral rightness of a decision and the quality of the results it produces. Many times, these dilemmas involve a morally wrong decision that produces a desirable result, or vice versa. Other times, moral dilemmas involve a decision in which the person is forced to choose only one of two good things.
Historic Examples
One classic example of a moral dilemma is the famous 1842 shipwreck in which the captain was forced to choose between throwing the weak passengers overboard or letting all the passengers drown. The 1982 movie "Sophie's Choice" portrays another moral dilemma, in which a mother is forced to choose which of her two children would be executed in a concentration camp.
Modern Examples
A family's difficult decision about whether to take a terminally ill loved one off life support is an example of a modern moral dilemma. Other common dilemmas include good Samaritan situations, for example, a passerby is forced to choose between the convenience of letting a stranger go unaided and the moral obligation to assist someone in need.
How to Wash Jackets With Fur
Laundering a jacket with fur is a complex process. Fur or costume fur is difficult to wash without damaging it. The most effective way to clean a jacket is to take it to a professional dry cleaner who works often with fur, but you can attempt to clean the jacket at home.
1 Spot clean the surface of the fur jacket. Mix a mild detergent in lukewarm water. Dip your hand in the water. Rub your hand over the soiled area to clean the fur or other part of the jacket. Rinse with clean water, then allow the jacket to dry for 24 hours.
2 Wash the entire garment in the washing machine for heavy stains or soils. Fill half the washing machine with lukewarm water. Turn the washing machine off.
3 Pour a small amount of mild detergent in the washing machine. Put the jacket with fur inside the washing machine. Allow the jacket to soak for 15 minutes.
4 Agitate the jacket inside the washing machine with your hand. Move it around inside the washing machine to remove all dirt and oil.
5 Set the washing machine to the drain cycle and spin the item dry. Do not allow the washer to agitate the jacket, which can remove the fur from the jacket.
6 Use a setting to rinse the jacket with cold water. After the jacket is rinsed, drain the washing machine and spin the item dry once more. Never allow the washer to agitate the garment. You will probably have to stand near the washer the entire time to stop agitation during this cycle.
7 Remove the fur jacket from the washing machine when the final spin cycle is over. Hang the jacket over a shower curtain rod for 24 to 28 hours until the fur and jacket is completely dry. If you have to lay the jacket on its fur, hang the jacket from a new spot every two or three hours to prevent the fur from creasing.
Instructions
1 Spot clean the surface of the fur jacket. Mix a mild detergent in lukewarm water. Dip your hand in the water. Rub your hand over the soiled area to clean the fur or other part of the jacket. Rinse with clean water, then allow the jacket to dry for 24 hours.
2 Wash the entire garment in the washing machine for heavy stains or soils. Fill half the washing machine with lukewarm water. Turn the washing machine off.
3 Pour a small amount of mild detergent in the washing machine. Put the jacket with fur inside the washing machine. Allow the jacket to soak for 15 minutes.
4 Agitate the jacket inside the washing machine with your hand. Move it around inside the washing machine to remove all dirt and oil.
5 Set the washing machine to the drain cycle and spin the item dry. Do not allow the washer to agitate the jacket, which can remove the fur from the jacket.
6 Use a setting to rinse the jacket with cold water. After the jacket is rinsed, drain the washing machine and spin the item dry once more. Never allow the washer to agitate the garment. You will probably have to stand near the washer the entire time to stop agitation during this cycle.
7 Remove the fur jacket from the washing machine when the final spin cycle is over. Hang the jacket over a shower curtain rod for 24 to 28 hours until the fur and jacket is completely dry. If you have to lay the jacket on its fur, hang the jacket from a new spot every two or three hours to prevent the fur from creasing.
Fleece Vest Reflective Colors
Fleece vests provide warmth when people are working outside in cold environments, as they effectively contain warmth in the core of the body. Many people who are working outside by roadways or are part of rescue crews will wear fleece vests with reflective colors and tapes on them so that they can be seen at night in cold environments. These fleece vests come in a number of different reflective colors.
Yellow is one of the most reflective colors that people can wear, reflecting any available light back at people who are looking in their direction. Many of these yellow fleece vests are used by city and state road crews to keep them both warm and safe when they are doing their work late at night. These vests also have strips of reflective tape across the front and back of them, running perpendicular to each other.
Bright orange is another very reflective color, as well as one which stands out from just about everything else as it doesn't occur naturally very often. Hunters most often wear these reflective orange fleece vests to keep themselves warm while trekking through the woods during the fall and winter hunting season, as well as allowing them to stand out from the snow and woods so that they are not accidentally shot by other hunters. Some of these orange fleece vests have reflective tape on their front and back so that others can see them at night.
Neon colors, ranging from hot pink to light blue to a bright lime green, are often worn as reflective fleece vests by rescue workers and rescue dogs alike so that they can be easily picked out of a destroyed area or from the wilderness where a rescue operation is going on. On top of these bright colors, these vests feature reflective tape so that both rescuers and rescue dogs are visible at night and so that no one else gets lost during a rescue operation.
Yellow Vests
Yellow is one of the most reflective colors that people can wear, reflecting any available light back at people who are looking in their direction. Many of these yellow fleece vests are used by city and state road crews to keep them both warm and safe when they are doing their work late at night. These vests also have strips of reflective tape across the front and back of them, running perpendicular to each other.
Orange Vests
Bright orange is another very reflective color, as well as one which stands out from just about everything else as it doesn't occur naturally very often. Hunters most often wear these reflective orange fleece vests to keep themselves warm while trekking through the woods during the fall and winter hunting season, as well as allowing them to stand out from the snow and woods so that they are not accidentally shot by other hunters. Some of these orange fleece vests have reflective tape on their front and back so that others can see them at night.
Neon Color Vests
Neon colors, ranging from hot pink to light blue to a bright lime green, are often worn as reflective fleece vests by rescue workers and rescue dogs alike so that they can be easily picked out of a destroyed area or from the wilderness where a rescue operation is going on. On top of these bright colors, these vests feature reflective tape so that both rescuers and rescue dogs are visible at night and so that no one else gets lost during a rescue operation.
How to Size Men's Jackets
One of the problems with ordering a man's jacket online or through a mail order catalog is securing a correct fit. Shoulders should be able to move freely, and sleeves should not cover your hands. This major fashion purchase requires a proper fit in several areas for a tailored look that is comfortable to wear.
1 Wear the clothing normally worn under your jacket. Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part your chest and under your arms. Write down your chest measurement.
2 Slide the tape measure down to your natural waist. Wrap the tape around your waist loosely to allow for a comfortable fit. Write down your waist measurement.
3 Circle the tape measure around your neck. Write down your neck measurement.
4 Ask your friend place the tape measure at the center of your back by the nape of your neck and run it to the shoulder seam. Write it down. Place the beginning of the tape measure at the shoulder seam and measure down to your wrist. Add this number to the first number for your sleeve length.
5 Ask your friend to place the tape measure at the nape of your neck, below you shirt collar, and measure down your back to below your buttocks. Write down your length measurement.
6 Match these measurements to the jacket you wish to purchase to determine your size.
Instructions
1 Wear the clothing normally worn under your jacket. Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part your chest and under your arms. Write down your chest measurement.
2 Slide the tape measure down to your natural waist. Wrap the tape around your waist loosely to allow for a comfortable fit. Write down your waist measurement.
3 Circle the tape measure around your neck. Write down your neck measurement.
4 Ask your friend place the tape measure at the center of your back by the nape of your neck and run it to the shoulder seam. Write it down. Place the beginning of the tape measure at the shoulder seam and measure down to your wrist. Add this number to the first number for your sleeve length.
5 Ask your friend to place the tape measure at the nape of your neck, below you shirt collar, and measure down your back to below your buttocks. Write down your length measurement.
6 Match these measurements to the jacket you wish to purchase to determine your size.
Men's Overcoat Styles
When the weather gets chilly, layering your clothes will keep you comfortable indoors and out. An overcoat may refer to any kind of coat worn as the outermost garment, usually made of a thick material and covering much of the body. Historically, overcoats marked a departure from more rudimentary cloaks by using full closures and sleeves. Whatever your outfit, whether jeans and a sweater or a sleek three-piece suit, topping things off with a basic overcoat will keep you warm every day of the week.
The traditional overcoat is long enough to cover a suit jacket, falling anywhere from just above the kneecap to further down the leg. Pick a wool overcoat to keep yourself warm when temperatures drop, regardless of what you're wearing underneath. As for fit, a sleek cut with give you a modern silhouette; however, be sure to try on the coat with your bulkiest sweater or suit jacket underneath for a neat fit that doesn't put stress on the coat's buttons. Choose a classic overcoat style in a dark color, such as navy, charcoal or black, so that you can rely on its warmth throughout the winter, coordinating it with all your outfits.
The pea coat makes a tailored and neat alternative to the more classic overcoat style. The pea coat has a slightly boxier shape and may be single or double-breasted, often with decorative, nautically-inspired buttons. Depending on the coat, it may even have details like toggle fasteners or epaulets. Keep in mind that pea coats are not as long as most overcoats, sometimes hitting just below the waist. You'll need to make sure that your pea coat comes down at least as low as the bottom edge of your suit jacket for a polished look.
A variation on the classic overcoat, a car coat has an A-line silhouette, gently draping outward and ending mid-thigh. As its name suggests, the style is excellent for commuters, not as bulky as some other styles, providing warmth and comfort while driving or seated anywhere else. It has a flat, single-breasted front design that doesn't buckle or restrict movement as a double-breasted closure might. The relatively short length also permits free leg movement when driving. The car coat style is adaptable to either formal or casual outfits; for a sleek and simple effect, select a coat with concealed buttons. For a dressier overall look, opt for more detailed accents.
For lighter outerwear, opt for a classic trench coat. First used as military wear in the early 20th century, clothiers such as Burberry have since popularized the coat for widespread use. Trench coats may be single or double-breasted. They come in a range of fabrics, including wool, cotton, poplin or gabardine. Lengths vary from mid-thigh to nearly ankle-length. Trench coats make excellent overcoats for transitioning from fall to winter or winter to spring, and are especially useful on days that are temperate, but rainy.
The Classic Overcoat
The traditional overcoat is long enough to cover a suit jacket, falling anywhere from just above the kneecap to further down the leg. Pick a wool overcoat to keep yourself warm when temperatures drop, regardless of what you're wearing underneath. As for fit, a sleek cut with give you a modern silhouette; however, be sure to try on the coat with your bulkiest sweater or suit jacket underneath for a neat fit that doesn't put stress on the coat's buttons. Choose a classic overcoat style in a dark color, such as navy, charcoal or black, so that you can rely on its warmth throughout the winter, coordinating it with all your outfits.
The Pea Coat
The pea coat makes a tailored and neat alternative to the more classic overcoat style. The pea coat has a slightly boxier shape and may be single or double-breasted, often with decorative, nautically-inspired buttons. Depending on the coat, it may even have details like toggle fasteners or epaulets. Keep in mind that pea coats are not as long as most overcoats, sometimes hitting just below the waist. You'll need to make sure that your pea coat comes down at least as low as the bottom edge of your suit jacket for a polished look.
The Car Coat
A variation on the classic overcoat, a car coat has an A-line silhouette, gently draping outward and ending mid-thigh. As its name suggests, the style is excellent for commuters, not as bulky as some other styles, providing warmth and comfort while driving or seated anywhere else. It has a flat, single-breasted front design that doesn't buckle or restrict movement as a double-breasted closure might. The relatively short length also permits free leg movement when driving. The car coat style is adaptable to either formal or casual outfits; for a sleek and simple effect, select a coat with concealed buttons. For a dressier overall look, opt for more detailed accents.
The Trench
For lighter outerwear, opt for a classic trench coat. First used as military wear in the early 20th century, clothiers such as Burberry have since popularized the coat for widespread use. Trench coats may be single or double-breasted. They come in a range of fabrics, including wool, cotton, poplin or gabardine. Lengths vary from mid-thigh to nearly ankle-length. Trench coats make excellent overcoats for transitioning from fall to winter or winter to spring, and are especially useful on days that are temperate, but rainy.
How to Locate Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores
In 1936, Eddie Bauer patented the Skyliner, which became the first quilted down jacket. Since that time, Eddie Bauer has expanded its outerwear collection to include sweaters, T-shirts, shoes, accessories, backpacks, blankets, pillows, gloves, lanterns, and bedding. The company is still expanding its reach and continues to open stores throughout North America.
1 Go to the Eddie Bauer website.
2 Scroll to the bottom of the screen. In the middle of the screen, you will see a box under the words, "Find a Store." Enter your ZIP code in the search box and click "Go."
3 The Store Locator will populate the results in a new page. The search criteria are set up to search stores within 50 miles of your ZIP code. Select the store nearest to you.
If no store is found near your ZIP code, change the radius to 100 miles. If that does not work, try searching by your city and state.
You can call customer service at 1-800-426-8020, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you are hearing-impaired, you can call 1-800-462-6757 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.
Instructions
1 Go to the Eddie Bauer website.
2 Scroll to the bottom of the screen. In the middle of the screen, you will see a box under the words, "Find a Store." Enter your ZIP code in the search box and click "Go."
3 The Store Locator will populate the results in a new page. The search criteria are set up to search stores within 50 miles of your ZIP code. Select the store nearest to you.
Tips & Warnings
If no store is found near your ZIP code, change the radius to 100 miles. If that does not work, try searching by your city and state.
You can call customer service at 1-800-426-8020, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you are hearing-impaired, you can call 1-800-462-6757 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.
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