You need to fell a tree without having to call and wait for a lumberjack. You plan on limbing a tree fallen in your backyard. You need to stock up on kindling for the winter. Don’t worry. All you need is a chainsaw - a handy, easy-to-use, and easy-to-maintain machine that will definitely make your toolkit complete. The chainsaw is a mechanical and portable saw that cuts with a sharp set of teeth attached to a rotating chain that runs along the guide bar. People who buy chainsaws use it for a variety of jobs like tree felling, limbing, bucking, cutting trees to prevent the spread of wildfires, harvesting firewood, and cutting through concrete, brick, and natural stone. Chainsaws were first developed in Germany to cut bones, mainly the edges of teeth. They have gone through various technological advances to become multiutility handheld devices.

Operating a chainsaw

The operation of a chainsaw for felling a tree involves three basic tasks: limbing, bucking, and felling. Limbing involves cutting off the branches of an already felled tree. Bucking is the lengthwise cutting of the trunk of a felled tree. Felling is the cutting of an upright tree in a controlled manner. All these tasks can be easily done with a little practice. Make sure you buy chainsaws that can perform all three tasks with ease.

Engine types

When you buy chainsaws, you can choose between a two-stroke engine or an electric motor chainsaw. Both are equally good and cost-effective. Electrical motors are best for home use, while two-stroke engines are preferred for heavy-duty lumbering.

Safety

There are a number of safety features incorporated to ensure that the operator is not harmed while using the chainsaw. Chain brake, chain catcher, rear handle guard, and safety links within the chain itself ensure maximum protection. Be sure to check out the safety features when you buy a chainsaw.

Maintenance

Two-stroke models require oil in the fuel as a lubricant, whereas the electrical ones do not. Separate chain oil or bar oil to the bar and chain is used in all types of chainsaws. Chain teeth must be kept sharp to get the best efficiency. The air intake filter needs to be cleaned from time to time to prevent clogging. When buying chainsaws, be sure to keep in mind factors like frequency of use and ease of maintenance.

Safety precautions

As the saying goes, it is always better to be safe than sorry. As is the case with any machine, taking proper precautions helps not only in getting good results but also can avoid unnecessary accidents from happening. So first, after you buy a chainsaw, read the manual and instructions completely before starting to use it. Here are a few tips for first timers who plan on buying and using chainsaws. -Put on a hard hat, protective goggles, ear plugs, leather gloves and hard sole shoes. All these go a long way in safeguarding you while handling a chainsaw -The engine should be switched off and let to cool before refueling. Don’t smoke while refueling -Carry the saw only after shutting off the engine -Avoid contact with water and moisture while the engine is running -Always have someone nearby while operating the chainsaw -Keep a first-aid kit at hand -Keep out of reach of children

Chainsaw brands

Stihl and Husqvarna are the leading chainsaw brands. Echo and McCulloch are also well-known for their chainsaws. Specifications to consider when you buy chainsaws include low profile cutters, semi-chisel cutters, full-chisel cutters, square-chisel cutters; they are different types of cutter teeth. Also, full skip saw chain, semi skip saw chain, square ground saw chain and ripping saw chain are some of the variations available in different models. Starting from just over $170, you can choose from a wide range catering to different requirements of functionality, budget, size, and power. This allows for a variety of products to choose from depending on the requirement. So what are you waiting for? Make your tool kit complete with a brand new chainsaw now!

Causes of double vision and type of diplopia are two important factors that affect the treatment for double vision. While for people with monocular diplopia, wearing an eye patch may serve as the best treatment for double vision, people with a severe condition may have to resort to eye surgeries. The first step in the treatment for double vision includes identifying the exact causes of double vision and targeting the underlying causes first. If double vision is caused by a squint, doctors may recommend eyelid surgeries or Botox injections. People whose causes of double vision includes cataract may be required to undergo a cataract surgery to manage the condition. Similarly, people with the tendency of dry eyes may have to seek dry eye treatment for double vision. Often diseases like diabetes, weak muscles, and other issues may be the main causes of double vision. In each of these cases, the condition can be corrected with medications. Often, people with incurable diplopia may seek treatment for double vision to manage and live with the condition. People with monocular diplopia often are prescribed prism glasses, and eye patches to align two images into one. Other possible treatments for double vision have been listed below. Try corrective glasses Wearing prescribed glasses for double vision may also help treat and manage the issue. This usually works well if the causes of double vision include astigmatism. Eye exercises may help some Since one of the main causes of double vision includes weak nerves, eye muscles, and the like, many doctors recommend special eye exercises to strengthen weak muscles. Prism glasses Updating prescription glasses by fixing prisms on the glasses can help you manage the condition. These prism lenses can be worn for several months to adjust the vision. Opaque intraocular lens Opaque contact lens in an eye may help correct diplopia. This is a surgical process that can be used when other treatments become unsuccessful. This treatment for double vision is for people with binocular diplopia. Botox Botulinum toxin injections into the eye muscles can help too. These helps control the movement of the eyes and blocks chemical signals from being sent to the brain. The weak muscles get relaxed and other muscles come into play and help straighten the eye. Surgery Surgery of the eye muscles is the next best treatment for double vision depending on specific cases, type of double vision, success rates, and the like. Adjustable stitches may help position the eyes in a way that double vision may get corrected.

Think home improvement, think Menards. One of the top chain of home improvement centers in the United States with hundreds of stores in 14 states like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Kentucky, this is the place you must head to for your dream home space. Whether it's a new deck you are putting up, an old bathroom you want to renovate, an office room that needs organised shelving, or you are looking for jackets or umbrellas or maybe groceries or pet supplies, or in short, everything! You don't have to look any further since everything you need for a place called Home, is available in Menards. Exterior projects - roofing or yard makeovers; interior projects - electrical or plumbing; maintenance or additions to your existing home, fencing or landscaping projects, or for people looking to buy property - a one story or two story or split level home, a vacation home/log sided one, step into this super organised store - you will return home with all that you were looking for and more, in terms of savings. Because, Menards is the one place that sells good quality stuff at affordable prices and additionally gives you bargain offers too. With a wide range of services, like Blueprint Uploads, letting you choose and buy online right from your desk and an easy pick up option at the store of your choice, whether it is for commercial contractors or for individual residents, Menards offers extended protection plans and local utility rebates. Also, on their Mobile phone App, you could track your orders or calculate the material requirement for your various projects. You could also refill your propane cylinders for your RVs at this store. Now, how much convenient can it get?! Renting a variety of tools that can help complete your home projects at special rates, a pickup & go vehicle to help bring your purchases home yourself instead of waiting for them to be delivered, are all thoughtful services offered at Menards. If ever you are looking to have a space that is comfortable, or want to add a basement or garage for your increasing needs, or you decide to go green and save energy or you simply want to make your existing place more secure by adding emergency preparedness safety measures such as home fire and burglar alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, storm cellars or add a simple backup generator, this home improvement store started by John Menard, Jr. in 1960, is where your wishes come true. Instead of having to drive all over town, all you need is to stop at Menards once to meet your needs conveniently, completely, without exception.

When compared with traditional beds and mattresses, adjustable beds give better sleeping experience. With an adjustable bed, you can sleep in a comfortable position by elevating your upper or lower body as per your requirement. You will not only have a good night's sleep, but you will also have a lot of health benefits. Relieve from back pain: Back pain is usually caused due to excessive pressure on the spine and back bone. This condition is aggravated by sleeping on regular beds and mattresses. With an adjustable bed, you can elevate your sleeping position to 45 degrees. You can also raise the foot of the bed so that your legs and knee joints are slightly elevated to your body. This will relieve pressure from your spine and give relief from back pain. Alleviate acid reflux: Acid reflux is caused due to the flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus. Many people suffer from night time acid reflux. By raising your upper body by six to eight inches, you help your body to retain acid in the stomach. Snoring and sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is caused due to obstruction on breathing during sleep. A side-effect of sleep apnea is snoring. When you sleep on a flat surface, your body might have trouble breathing due to constrictions along the air ways. This happens due to the weight of the neck closing over the windpipe. This blocks the air passage causing snoring. Elevating your upper body will help you to breath properly. This will not get rid of sleep apnea and snoring, but alleviate them to a certain extent. Edema pain and swelling of muscles: Edema pain is caused due to retention of fluid in the legs and feet. This causes swelling of the muscles and excessive pain. With an adjustable bed, you can sleep with your legs and feet slightly raised from the rest of your body. This prevents fluid build-up and helps to avoid swelling and pain. Sleeping with your feet raised slightly will also help in preventing varicose veins, which affect the legs. Arthritis: If you have arthritis, you must have experienced stiffness and soreness of joints when you get up from your bed in the morning. This caused due to compression of joints. Over the night, pressure builds up between the joints leading to soreness in the morning. Sleeping on an adjustable bed will provide better support to your body and alleviate stiffness of joints.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus attacks and damages the body’s immune system; making the patient susceptible to other infections and diseases. Causes HIV is transmitted through infected blood or other body fluids such as semen.

• HIV can be transmitted through any kind of sexual contact. By having oral, vaginal or anal sex with an infected person, the virus can enter the body of another. The virus can also enter the body of another through the infected person’s mouth sores.
• HIV transmission can also occur through infected needles, for example, if someone shares a needle contaminated with an infected person’s blood. This mostly happens when people share needles while taking illegal intravenous drugs.
• HIV transmission is possible through blood transfusions as well. This is why most hospitals around the world screen new blood bank supply for HIV.
• HIV transmission is also possible through mother to child during pregnancy, at the time of delivery or even breastfeeding.

HIV to AIDS One can have HIV infection for many years without it reaching the stage of AIDS. White blood cells in the body fight infections. HIV targets CD4 cells, which are a type of white blood cells. With time, HIV can reduce the number of CD4 cells in your body quite significantly. AIDS is confirmed if the CD4 count reaches a number below 200. Symptoms The symptoms of both HIV and AIDS manifest depending on the stage of the infection. Primary (acute HIV) infection:

• Flu-like symptoms occur within 4 to 6 weeks after the infection.
• Symptoms may include fever, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, joint pain and swelling in the lymph nodes.

Clinical latent (chronic HIV) infection :

• The only symptom at this stage is the swelling in the lymph nodes.
• With drug therapy, this stage can last for decades.

Symptoms of AIDS

• Recurring fever
• Weight loss
• Chronic diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Rashes
• Mouth lesions

Even without therapy, people with HIV can experience the chronic stage for a decade without having any AIDS symptoms. However, there is no cure yet.

A basic leather jacket is a short length jacket coat that is worn on top of other clothing. It is a durable, convenient and smart addition to adorning ourselves. Basic leather jackets are worn for two reasons, either as a protection or as a fashion statement. So whichever reason applies to you, here are some of the best basic leather jackets you can consider buying. Macy’s, the department store chain, sells the basic Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Leather Jacket for $650. In two colors, the Bison Brown and Polo Black, both are available in sizes starting with small that fits a chest of 34-36 inches, and extending till double extra large that fits chest size 50-52 inches. Requiring professional leather cleaning, this basic leather jacket has leather on the outside with a cotton lining for the body and polyester lining for the sleeves. This full-grain lambskin leather jacket has two front waist angled pockets and ventilating metal grommets at the underarms. For women, Macy’s have on sale the buttery soft Cole Haan Leather Moto Jacket for $450. This very sleek leather jacket that has a polyester lining on the inside is a good choice for cold weather. It is designed with a stand collar, zipper front, long sleeves, slit pockets at the waist and best of all, is lightweight. With a length that reaches the hip, this basic leather jacket in a beautiful shade of brown can be matched with jeans, leggings or even dresses. The basic Leather Biker Jacket from Mango, the Spanish clothing brand, is available for $249.99, or maybe for a lesser price if you find it on discount sale. A perfect casual wear for men, this black leather jacket is available in five sizes starting from extra small and moving on till extra large. With buttoned collar and long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, this 100% sheep leather jacket is made with twin zip pockets on the outside and has a zip closure in the middle. The Buttoned Leather Jacket made of 100% sheep leather in two colors for women, Pastel Pink and Black, from Mango is priced at $199.99. The 100% polyester lining keeps the warmth inside, while the jacket itself is chic and fashionable. This basic round neck leather jacket has concealed button closure and simple decorative button detailing.