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Cool Ways to Fly Your Flag on July 4th

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors

Part of the celebration of the 4th of July here in central New Jersey – and around the country – is the flying of the American flag. We turned to the experts at HouseLogic for some great and innovative ideas for displaying your pride in the flag. Just one word of caution; be sure that whatever means you choose falls within your area's zoning rules and regulations.

If you don't have a flag yet, get started with a complete set that includes a 3-by-5-foot U.S. flag, 6-foot steel pole, gold eagle ornament, and mounting bracket with screws for $9.98.

For a new twist on old flagpoles, check out one that spins to keep the flag from twisting around the pole on windy days. The top half of the aluminum pole spins freely and eliminates the need for an anti-wrap sleeve.

If you fly your flag at night, illuminate it with this solar-powered light that produces the equivalent to the light available on an overcast day and lasts from six to 12 hours. It mounts to flagpoles that are two to four inches in diameter.

And don't forget to follow some essential rules of etiquette for flying your flag respectfully. Be sure that if you're flying more than one flag on the same pole, the US flag should always fly above the rest. If you do choose to fly the flag at night, it should be illuminated. Finally, when you lower the flag, be sure that it doesn't touch the ground (or any other object).

Do you fly Old Glory on the 4th of July? Leave your comments below; we'd love to hear from you!

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Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

If you don't have an American Flag to display on the Fourth of July, this weekend might be a great time to go out and get one !

Jun 29, 2012 02:34 PM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Great post.  I think a lot of us are looking forward to the 4th this year.  Things are mess and the 4th reminds us of where we came from and what this country is all about.

Jun 29, 2012 02:44 PM
John Mosier
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
Prescott's Patriot Agent 928 533-8142

Thanks for your post, Lorraine and Gilbert.  I made a post a couple of years ago that shows how to really fly the American flag (from a HIGH Altitude).

Jun 29, 2012 03:19 PM
Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Thank you for the reminder on Flag etiquette.  You don't see as many people flyting Old Glory as you used to.  I would love to see more people proudly and properly displaying her.

Jun 29, 2012 05:18 PM