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Why Flags Fade and How To Slow It Down
UV exposure, wind, and moisture all cause flag fading. Learn what accelerates color loss and practical steps to keep your American flag looking sharp longer.
What To Do When Your Flagpole Halyard Snaps
A snapped halyard leaves your flag stuck or your pole empty. Learn how to diagnose the problem, rethread a new line, and prevent it from happening again.
What Is a Flagpole Truck and When Should You Replace It
The flagpole truck sits at the top of your pole and holds the pulley system. Learn what it does, how to spot wear, and when it is time for a replacement.
How To Display a Flag on a Boat or Dock
Flying a flag on a boat or dock has its own set of rules. Learn the correct positions, sizes, and etiquette for nautical American flag displays.
How To Choose a Flagpole for a Church, School, or Nonprofit
Churches, schools, and nonprofits need flagpoles that meet code, fit the property, and last. Learn how to choose the right pole for your organization.
How Schools Can Set Up a Proper Outdoor Flag Display
Schools are expected to fly the flag correctly every day. Learn how to choose, install, and maintain a school flag display that follows the U.S. Flag Code.
Flagpole Lighting Options: Solar, LED, and Hardwired Compared
The U.S. Flag Code requires illumination for flags flown at night. Compare solar, LED, and hardwired flagpole lighting to find the best fit for your setup.
The History of Flag Day & Why It Should Be Celebrated
Flag Day falls on June 14 every year, but most people treat it as a footnote between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. It is not a federal holiday. Banks stay open. Mail gets...
The Difference Between Sewn and Printed American Flags
When you shop for an American flag, one of the first choices you will run into is sewn versus printed. Both are real American flags. Both fly on flagpoles. Both come in the same...
How To Plan a Fourth of July Flag Display for Your Neighborhood
A single flag on a front porch looks good. A whole street lined with American flags on the Fourth of July looks incredible. Neighborhood flag displays have become one of the mos...
How To Fold an American Flag in 13 Steps
Folding the American flag is one of those traditions that looks simple when someone experienced does it and surprisingly tricky the first time you try it yourself. The goal is a...
How To Fly a Flag in a Thunderstorm (and When Not To)
Summer storms roll in fast. One minute the sky is clear, the next the wind is gusting and lightning is cracking across the horizon. If you have a flag flying on a flagpole, the ...
