RolAir - June 2021

RolAir - June 2021

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‘LET ONE INFLUENCE THE OTHER’ FATHERHOOD AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP GO HAND IN HAND

Father’s Day is this month, and it has me thinking about my responsibilities as a father and a man, but I would also quickly point out that those duties are never far from my mind. I see a tremendous connection between being a father and leader at Rol Air, and I have ever since we brought our kids home. There are three of them, and the three little lions in my office represent them watching over me and everything I do. That’s why I have them behind my desk — so they can see what I’m up to all day. It’s a good reminder to myself that I can’t do anything I wouldn’t do if my kids really were there and watching. My “bad dream” scenario would be having to explain to my kids where my integrity was when this or that decision blew back on me — so I just don’t do those kinds of things! My role in their lives is to guide, mentor, and lead, and that all starts with being the sort of person they’d listen to and follow. I can tell you right now, my kids wouldn’t pay someone whose integrity wasn’t there. Having the extra layer of eyes and accountability can change your life — it certainly changed mine. And the connections between my business and being a dad don’t stop there. “Guide, mentor, and lead” also sounds pretty close to what I need to do as a business owner who manages team members,

and I think the two roles are pretty similar. For example, one key role I have is to help my team members advance, and that’s a pretty amazing feeling. We have a knack for hiring guys with the right mindset toward personal and professional growth, but who maybe don’t have much experience yet. Most of them are young, single, just a few years out of their own father’s house in some cases. It’s my job to train them and help them succeed, and not just in the job. I believe a good person will come to work and do a good job, and that’s how you have a good company. But if you’re upset or not growing, or there are personal problems at home, you’ll take that with you to work no matter what we do. So, we show these young guys how to handle stress and how to balance work and home life. More importantly, we help them figure out the kinds of people they should be surrounding themselves with to achieve their goals. I can’t tell you how many team members start with us at a young age and go on to get married, buy a house, start a family, all as they work here. My role as a father in the company is clear in those instances: I get to be the builder of men, taking young men and helping them earn the responsibility needed to take care of a family of their own. I think it’s important to try and broaden our definitions of who we are in this way. Ask yourself, how does being “X” impact my life in “Y” or “Z” places? It’s an important question and one with implications wider than you might suspect. I expect a lot from my team, and if that’s the case, I need to act more like a father treats his kids than a boss who just wants to see output. With how hard my guys work, I don’t think the boss approach would work very long before burnout set in. And I much prefer to be the father figure than just the boss. I get to help young people achieve their goals and take the next steps in life — often, their steps into manhood and even fatherhood themselves.

After raising my own kids and taking care of my own family, I can’t think of anything more rewarding than that.

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THE TOP 3 WEEKEND REMODEL PROJECTS FOR SUMMER 2021

Want to add a little pizazz to your home without spending a lot of time on it? Then this article is for you! There are several small projects you can easily do over a weekend that can refresh the look and feel of your home, inside and out. Take a look! Go with the flow. When was the last time you changed out your kitchen faucet? What about your showerheads? Refreshing the faucets around the home, whether in the kitchen or bathroom, can make a big difference. Not only do newer faucets look great, but you may also find one that improves upon the functionality of your old one. The same with showerheads — improve the flow of water and improve your next shower. What about touch-sensitive faucets? That’s a thing! You have lots of options to consider. Light it up. It’s easy to overlook outdoor lighting. You might have a floodlight or maybe some simple overhead lighting if you have a covered porch or patio, but why not take it up a notch? String lights are hot this year, and they come in outdoor varieties. You can make your favorite outdoor space — whether a porch, patio, or deck — more inviting with string lights. Drape them in creative ways to enhance the space and design. It’ll be Instagram-ready in no time! Create a fabulous front entrance. Every home should have a welcoming front entrance — it’s usually the first impression people have of your residence! Spruce up your home with a freshly painted door (or if you’re feeling really bold, an entirely new door ). Don’t forget about the foliage — it might be a good time to trim or sculpt the foliage around the front entrance. Or, if it’s looking particularly drab, find some interesting pots and plant some new flowers or shrubs to enliven the space. One more thing: Don’t forget the lighting, either. Installing new lighting fixtures can go a long way in giving your front entrance a fresh, welcoming look.

Composting is an excellent way to cut down on landfill waste while making your garden and yard look even better. However, it can often require a little TLC, and it’s easy to throw off the “balance” of the compost, potentially leading to disaster. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their compost and how you can avoid (or fix) them! 3 Composting Mistakes That Are Easy to Make And Easy to Fix!

Food Scraps on Top of the Pile

Accessible food waste is a fast way to attract animals and insects. If left on the top of the pile, it also generates a very unpleasant odor as it breaks down. That makes tending to the compost an unwelcome chore. The best way to avoid this is to have enough other material (preexisting compost, leaves, grass, or a mix of all) to layer on top of the pile. As Good Housekeeping points out, this is a great way to avoid critters and smells — and it keeps the compost healthier!

Too Much of Any One Thing

A big part of a successful compost pile is diversity. Excess grass, for example, can inhibit healthy compositing. It may limit airflow to lower parts of the pile, choking the microbes below. It can also introduce too much nitrogen to the mix, which can elevate certain bacteria levels and make the pile smell awful. If you notice too much of one type of material like grass, food waste, or leaves, hold back on that material for a few weeks.

Too Much or Too Little Moisture

Related to the second point, too much water can also limit proper airflow and end up killing essential bacteria. If the moisture is because of rain, you can cover the compost for short periods of time. Using a tarp is a great option, and you can divert sprinklers away from the compost to avoid other water sources. However, during the summer heat, it’s possible for the compost to dry out. The material will then decompose at a very slow rate, as many of the microbes either die out or can’t function properly. Fixing this is as simple as watering it. Just keep a close eye out!

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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE Get the Most Out of Each Lightbulb

We’ve all stood in front of the lightbulb section at the home improvement store. There are so many to choose from. But most of the time, we just grab the one we know will fit in any given spot. We don’t always consider things like color temperature, brightness, wattage (outside of compatibility with lamps or sockets). However, the bulb you choose does matter. The type of light it puts out can dramatically change a room — and not just in appearance, but functionality, too. Consider the following: Working Spaces (Kitchen and Bathrooms) These rooms, more or less, are utility rooms. They serve specific functions. In the kitchen, you prepare meals and cook. Kids may do homework in the kitchen. In the bathroom, you get ready for work. You may choose outfits, put on makeup, groom yourself, and so on. In these rooms, you need to see detail. As such, brighter lightbulbs are essential. These bulbs give off 5,000–10,000 lumens and have a bright or cool white color temperature (the packaging may say 4,100 kelvins). Day lightbulbs are a good option as well (5,000–6,000 kelvins). The type of bulb (incandescent, compact fluorescent, LED, halogen, etc.) isn’t as important as the first two features. A bright bulb that emits cool light will open up the room, allowing you to clearly see the job at hand. Living Spaces (Dining Rooms, Home Offices, Bedrooms, Reading Areas) These rooms are more casual than the utility spaces and don’t require as much light as in the kitchen or bathroom. These are rooms where you may be relaxing

or need to be less energetic. Bright, white light is more of an “awake” light, but it’s not ideal when you’re just chilling out (or even working behind a computer screen in a home office). You want bulbs in the 2,000–6,000 lumen range that give off softer, warmer light around 2,700 kelvins. This type of light is just as the naming suggests — warmer. It gives the room a more inviting feeling. It’s easier on the eyes and looks more natural in these types of rooms. In the home office, warmer light helps balance the light emitted by monitors, which can be harder on the eyes. Softer, warmer light reduces eye strain. This is also why it’s ideal for reading areas!

GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA

TAKE A BREAK

Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com

Ingredients

Directions

• 2 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp ground coriander • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp ground black pepper • 2 tsp allspice • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1. To create marinade, whisk all spices with the garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl. 2. Add chicken to the bowl, coat well with marinade, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes — or up to 48 hours. Strain off excess marinade before cooking. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill thighs for 10–12 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 F. 4. Serve with rice, vegetables, or pita bread with tzatziki.

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Fatherhood and Business Ownership go Hand in Hand

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These Mistakes Can Ruin Your Compost!

Short Weekend Home Projects Perfect for Summer!

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Lightbulb Primer: Choosing the Right Bulb for the Right Job

Grilled Chicken Shawarma

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Don’t Let the Sun Get Your Garden Down

3 QUICK WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM THE SUN

When you’re growing a vegetable garden, protecting your plants is your No. 1 priority. So, what are the simplest ways to protect your veggies from sun and heat?

Lay down a layer of grass mulch.

After mowing the yard, save some grass clippings and put down a layer around your garden plants. This keeps the soil cooler and reduces ground evaporation, which helps keep plants extra hydrated on hot days.

Give plants a little shade.

Using wood stakes or dowels, put together a makeshift tent using bedsheets, towels, or any other covering. The shade shouldn’t be extensive — just enough to reduce the harshness of the sunlight a few hours a day.

Water in the mornings/evenings.

This also helps keep plants extra hydrated when they need it most. Plus, it reduces evaporation before the plants can make the most of the water.

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