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Cleaning outdoor furniture: Removes dirt, mold, and weather buildup from patio furniture.

Preparing surfaces for painting: Strips old paint or cleans surfaces before repainting.

Cleaning gutters: Helps remove debris and clogs from gutters.

Industrial and commercial uses: For cleaning heavy machinery, large buildings, and agricultural equipment.

Pressure washers come with different pressure levels, making them suitable for light-duty residential cleaning as well as heavy-duty industrial applications.

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4 Must-Know Tips for Preparing Your Home for Pressure Washing

Pressure washing a home's exterior is a simple task that can make a major difference in the look of your home, but if you're not careful, it can do more harm than good. With some preparation, you can ensure your pressure washing Roswell GA project goes smoothly. Here are four must-know tips for preparing your home for pressure washing.

1. Clear the area around your home

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2. Take care of any necessary repairs

Pressure washing can be an effective way to clean your home, but if any areas are damaged, the pressure washer can worsen the problem. Take care of any necessary repairs before starting your project. This includes fixing any cracks in your walls, repairing your fascia or eaves, and ensuring your gutters are in good condition.

3. Protect your plants and landscaping

Pressure washing can be tough on your plants and landscaping, so taking steps to protect them is essential. Cover any delicate plants or flowers with tarps or plastic sheeting, and wet down any plants in the path of the pressure washer. This will help protect them from the blast of water and make the pressure washing process easier.

4. Use the right cleaning solution

When pressure washing your home, you'll want to use a cleaning solution to help remove dirt and grime. However, not all cleaning solutions are created equal. Make sure to choose a solution that's safe for your home's surface and won't cause damage to your plants or landscaping. Many eco-friendly options are available, so do your research to find the best one for your needs.

Conclusion

Pressure washing Roswell GA your home is a quick and easy way to improve the look of your exterior. However, it's essential to take the time to properly prepare your home and surrounding areas to ensure that the process goes smoothly. With these four tips in mind, you'll be able to complete your pressure washing project without causing any damage to your home or landscaping. Happy cleaning!

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on michael & maria

Yup, Imma talk about it.

I’m unfortunately well aware of the ~discourse~ on this particular topic, but I have Opinions and Feelings so I’m gonna share them. In this post, I’m gonna follow their relationship from the beginning of the show through episode 1.11 (Champagne Supernova). (The events of 1.13 are a topic that I’ll be addressing separately and a bit more in-depth.)

I am in what appears to be a minority of Malex Roswell fans that thinks the show did a really great job of setting up and seeing through the relationship with Michael and Maria, both in the ways it became physical and the ways it became emotional.

Before I begin, I want to emphasize something about this relationship that seems to bother a lot of people or maybe just go unnoticed: Much of the development between these two, while absolutely present, is not overt and oft times isn’t even on-screen. I get why and how this bothers people because it’s understandable to want to see character development on-screen and not have to infer it from context or subtext, or have to rely on people like me to do the work of going through the season and finding it. Plus, that means it likely falls through the cracks for most casual viewers who don’t take the time to process and analyze the meanings behind what they’re seeing. I get that, and understand that it’s frustrating.

That said, I’m here to play with everything the show has given us, and that includes the subtleties of the Michael & Maria dynamic. I’m a master extrapolator ok.

And just a ~warning~ to the shippers reading this: This post is about Michael & Maria and their relationship and how it builds and grows. This is not an extended diss post on Maria or Miluca, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this post is not for you. That said, I would be remiss in not acknowledging to any Miluca fans reading this that I am a hardcore Malex shipper and can’t guarantee that my bias in that way doesn’t leak through. Just - you’ve been warned.

Also to clarify - when I use the word “relationship,” I do not mean Relationship like, couple. I mean, any two people that interact with each other have a relationship with each other.

TL;DR: Michael and Maria were and are far closer as friends than most people seem to believe before they became involved. The journey of them hooking up, catching feelings, and coming together is marked by progressively stronger signs of affection and attraction. The development is there, if you care to look for it.

And now that my thesis is clear, let me show my work.

Anyway. Let’s start at the beginning.

We learn right as Michael is introduced that he spends a lot of time at the Wild Pony, and that getting arrested for getting drunk and getting into fights there is a common occurrence for him. As Maria runs this bar, this means the two of them spend a lot of time together, likely at odds considering she’s probably the one calling the cops.

The first interaction they have as characters isn’t an interaction at all, and seems to contradict the last assumption, at least in one way. Because Maria sees Alex looking at Guerin and the first thing she says about it?

She acknowledges he’s “rifraff” but then immediately says she thinks he’s hot. And then at Alex’s dubious look, she tries to justify. Which means that’s something she’s noticed, and the “sex in a truck” is something she’s thought about. And she and Alex have an easy enough relationship even after a decade spent mostly apart that she feels comfortable bringing that up. She’s gossiping about cute boys with her long lost best friend and Guerin is the cute boy on her mind right now.

This, my friends, is what we in the biz like to call foreshadowing.

Now, something that is entirely not stated but is at least tangentially hinted at: Michael is a punchy drunk that intentionally picks fights at the Wild Pony. Now, who do we know who appears to also spend a lot of time at the Wild Pony and are also walking “Hit Me” signs? That’s right, Racist Wyatt & Racist Hank. I’m not saying it happens every night or even every week, but I have to imagine at least a few times over the years, Michael decided to take out his dramatic cowboy angst on the two racist assholes spouting off in the corner. And regardless of her distaste for the violence and her annoyance at needing to call the cops again, I have to imagine that Maria at least noticed that Michael is throwing punches for the right reasons sometimes. (and again, none of this is explicitly stated, but all of the pieces are laid out and it doesn’t take a casual viewer to put them together).

We first see them actually interact at the bar during the blackout and it is hella flirtatious; they’re both smirking, leaning forward, teasing. It’s playful.

More than that though, it speaks to a deeply ingrained familiarity, friendliness, and banter. Michael swipes a bottle from behind the bar - an expensive bottle, apparently - as if that’s just a normal thing for him to do. And Maria doesn’t even try to stop him - sure, she Hey!’s him, but her only objection is, “that’s a health code violation” as she goes about cleaning up the bar and collecting glasses.

Again, I know this is subtle, but it says so much about their relationship before this moment. That Maria lets him grab the bottle. That he hears that he’s caught and just…. continues opening the bottle while making a teasing comment about her power-outage decorations. That she just watches as he takes a drink straight from the bottle. The soft, teasing “Didn’t I ban you for life?”

This isn’t behavior she would allow from just any customer and especially not one who we’re led to believe is a Problem Customer. And their conversation about his tab and such indicates they aren’t like, best friends or anything, but they’re on familiar enough territory that they can joke and tease and steal liquor like it’s habit, like it’s just how they are.

And remember - they both grew up in this town. They’ve probably known each since they were 11 (when Michael was sent back to Roswell) but definitely knew each other in high school. I doubt they ever hung out or even really interacted all that much but they have that awkward “I know too much about you because we’ve been sharing space for 15 years” thing going on.

And now Maria has watched him make a valiant attempt to drink himself to death for half a dozen years and bury his sorrows in anyone that’ll have him. She’s smart, she’s learned her lesson with Chad, she doesn’t just want to be another notch in Guerin’s bedpost.

But, he’s cute and he’s safe, so she flirts.

I mean look at this:

Like fuck, she’s practically purring.

Michael is clearly on board with that mood. This is sexy, this is him fully ready to hear exactly what he can do for Maria, this is his mind in the gutter.

He makes a joke - in a super sultry voice, mind you - about being her least favorite customer, to which she laughs while passing him glasses for the tequila (yes, it’s mezcal, I know) he stole.

This is all very friendly, y’all. And that doesn’t mean they’re the braid-each-other’s-hair, tell-me-all-your-deepest-secrets type of friends, but they are friends. Not best friends, but casual friends. Almost a coworkerly-type of teasing affection. They’re two people wholly comfortable with the other, they’re fond of each other. They tease each other but there’s never any bite - it’s playful and fun and easy. They sit on opposite sides of that bar at least several times a week and yeah, Maria has to call the cops when shit gets rowdy, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t appreciate Guerin’s personality and presence, or that he doesn’t enjoy the teasing banter with the hottie behind the bar that he knows he has no chance with.

From there, Isobel steals the floor, and Maria is annoyed and not taking shit. She makes a crack about Michael’s drinking, and Isobel makes her move.

And then Maria sees something I’m sure she’s seen before when he’s with Isobel but is still at odds with the Guerin in her mind - she sees Michael being soft, tender, and concerned.

And this prompts Maria, for what I believe is the only time in the first season, to call him Michael.

Jump to the day when both Isobel and Mimi go into institutions. Maria has reached her limit. She’s strung out, she’s had to fall back on her last resort because nothing else has worked and she’s feeling like a failure; she’s feeling lost because her mom has been her rock her entire life. And Michael is actually in a similar place. He’s been trying to protect Isobel, his own rock, from herself for so long, he’s let that destroy himself, his hope, his future, and now she’s put herself in the hands of people he vehemently distrusts because he failed.

So, they’re both here to drown their sorrows at the bottom of a bottle. And again, let’s talk about the fact that Michael gets an entirely different treatment than any other customer that might walk through that door. Because what she sees in that mirror? It’s a kindred spirit. It’s a broken man who’s been crumbling on a stool in her bar for years and who looks just like she feels: like he’s just a step away from shattering.

And this is also Michael Guerin, with whom she shares an easy camaraderie, who she knows can be soft. So, she lets him stay.

One drink. No talking.

She passes him the bottle and he sighs in relief because Maria is giving him exactly what he needs right now. To not be alone with his thoughts. To lose himself a little bit in a haze, to let the alcohol blur the self-hatred swirling in his mind.

And Maria, Maria doesn’t wanna crack. She doesn’t want to fall apart, because she can’t, because it’s her job to hold it together - for her mom, for her friends, for this town. She’s supposed to be the fun, happy friend, the bartender, the good time.

She’s not allowed to break.

But she knows if she opens her mouth, she will. So when Guerin starts to thank her, she shuts him right down.

Notice that she calls him Guer? Not Guerin. Not even Michael. But Guer. That’s soft, that’s familiar. That’s a nickname, and it rolls off her tongue like that’s normal. Like she’s used it before.

It’s these things, y’all, the little things that truly show us the depth of this relationship. I’ve seen said more times than I can count that Michael and Maria’s connection, their friendship, him “knowing her”, her feelings - that they all came out of nowhere. That these two went 10 years without liking each other or being attracted to each other and ~one day~ it all just changed. And that’s just not true. This thing between them, it’s been there, simmering, slowly building. The signs are there if you know what you’re looking for, if you know what it looks like before two people that know each other fall into bed, before they catch feelings.

And y’all, these two? Are a veritable construction zone of signs.

What happens next is pivotal to this relationship. Because Maria was right, opening her mouth was a catalyst and she starts to crack, and then loses it completely.

And this, this is new for Michael. Maria never cracks, never cries. She’s a firecracker and a half, fierce and strong, she commands the room, and never shows weakness. It takes him a moment to catch up to what he’s seeing and then-

This is so soft. He lets out a comforting “hey” as he wraps his arm around her shoulder and pulls her close, holds her tight. Tries to give her the stability she’s clearly lacking, lets her lean on him for support.

He’s there for her. He doesn’t ask questions. He doesn’t try to tell her it’s ok. Doesn’t cross any boundaries. He’s just there, just present, and lets her take what she needs from him in that moment.

This, again, proves the depth of their bond. Their friendship. Maria wouldn’t let any deadbeat from the bar touch her like that, especially not in a moment of weakness. And Michael wouldn’t offer unconditional comfort to anyone either - he’s not cruel by any means, but few people rank high enough to deserve his kindness. But here, Maria not only lets Michael hold her, she leans in, grabs at his jacket, settles in close.

She trusts him, and he cares for her.

And you can see even as he holds her, he’s still confused. He’s still not entirely sure what’s happening, but he pulls her closer anyway. Because she needs it.

This a turning point in their relationship. This is the moment they go from banter friends to comfort friends. The moment their friendship deepens from something fun to something warm. Something real.

A few weeks later, they’ve both come off their respective cliffs. Maria has come to him for help. And as we learn at the end of the episode, there’s an emotional attachment to her request. This sign is special, this sign specifically is important to her - and she’s trusting Guerin to fix it.

Now we know that “no once can fix a car as fast as” Michael, and that Isobel, at least, has a habit of calling him to fix things for her, but what this tells us is that Michael also likely has a reputation around town as a fixer, as a handy man. Enough, at least, for Maria to know Michael can fix this. And between his reputation and her experiences with him, she knows him to be dependable and reliable enough to do this for her.

They’ve fallen back into their banter because it’s easy and it’s not heavy. Because they’re still Maria and Guerin even after a moment of tenderness. Because this is natural to them.

Now, Michael says something that apparently confuses people. Because Max says, “Dude, tell me you’re not sleeping with Maria,” and Michael immediately shoots back with, “Never!” And to some, I suppose, this feels incongruous with his behavior in the next episode. And all I really have to say to that is if I truly “never” slept with any of the people I’ve said I would “never” sleep with, my List would be like…. half as long.

Anyway, Michael brings the sign to the bar later that same day. Which is significant because - remember what else is going on that day. Isobel nearly died. He’s been running all over town with Liz and worrying about losing his sister - the single most important person in his life - and still, he made time to fix Maria’s sign.

He and Max left the junkyard right after Maria dropped it off, and we saw him at the hospital, then chasing down Liz, then taking Liz to his bunker, then to the cave, then he ran back to get Isobel from the hospital.

Which means after Isobel went into the pod, Michael went back to the junkyard to fix Maria’s sign. Just as much because she needed it as because he needed it. He needed to do it, needed to not fail someone he cared about that day. Needed to have something to show to himself that he could fix things, to prove to himself he could fix Isobel.

And when he drops it off, Maria notes how fast it was, having no idea just how fast because she doesn’t know everything that happened that day. He reiterates that he could have made her a new sign, but what he means is that he wants her to know that he would have, for her. Max once said that Michael has never done anything for anyone, while we all know that that line was a flaming pile of bullshit, it’s true that Michael isn’t someone to offer his help to just anyone; he’s picky about the people deserving of his effort and he’s letting Maria know she’s one of them.

And she softens. She opens up. Explains the real reason she needs this sign. Let’s Michael see a glimpse of something she hid from her own best friend.

It gets heavy for a moment, which is a territory they’re still figuring out how to navigate. Maria “hmms” at Michael’s “beacon” comment and he aptly puts together that that’s all she wants to say on the matter. He redirects them into more familiar territory with a teasing joke to break the tension and Maria follows him there with a, “Jerk” and a poorly disguised smirk.

It’s comfortable. Easy.

Six weeks pass before we see them together again, though it’s certainly not the first time they’ve interacted, judging by the fact that Michael has racked up another bar tab.

Maria greets him coolly - whether that’s because of her mood re: her mother, or because Alex is there and Alex has already expressed discomfort at being around Guerin (see: human trio reunion scene) is unclear, but she does greet him. Even if she’s a bit prickly, he still warrants her attention just by walking in the door.

And this may be some of my own projection, but it also speaks a little to me of Maria starting to catch on - subconsciously, at least - that she might have feelings for Michael. After my own experiences with the Chads of the world, I tend to react defensively around people I start to fall for, including being actively cool around them. It’s not pulling pigtails, not quite, but more I’m-terrified-of-you-finding-out-I-have-feelings-and-rejecting-me-so-I’ll-be-extra-unfriendly-so-you-think-I-don’t-like-you.

Michael is flirting - stung, from Alex’s rejection, and trying to get lost in a distraction - but Maria lets it slide right off her.

When we see them again in Texas, it’s awkward, but not because of them. Max and Liz are seeing each other for what appears to be the first time since her declaration that they are not meant to be, after having promised to save the life of the woman who killed her sister because she can’t stand to see Max hurt. So. It’s awkward.

Michael recognizes this immediately - having spent significant time with Liz who I’m sure pointedly refused to talk about Max, and at least some time around Max even before the 4+ hour drive in which he was fully back on his broody bullshit - so he tries to cut the tension by teasing flirtily with Maria. Because that’s a thing he can do. Something that’s natural and fun for them.

Maria teases right back, likely having seen at least some of Liz’s side of this, and makes her subtle exit, knowing full well Michael would join her and leave the two lovebirds to their awkward hello.

Note that when Michael goes into the tent to have his hand healed, he goes in with Maria. Not Max, whose idea it was. But his friend, Maria. Which means they spent the long wait in that line together. She clearly needs proof - or disproof - of Arizona’s powers as much as Max, but we all know what Michael’s hand means to him, and that he was willing to have Maria there while discussing it, potentially having it healed says, again, so much about their friendship.

Arizona talks about Michael reopening the wound in his mind and he looks to Maria for reassurance. And Maria gives that to him, freely and warmly. Organically. And you can see how much that little act helps him, that he’s able to continue forward knowing she’s there.

And when Arizona essentially blows them off, Maria - who is here, remember, to find a way to heal her own ailing mother - offers Michael the comforting shoulder rub, the defensive “Come on [let’s get out of here]”.

When Maria is upset, following Arizona’s reveal as a fraud, it’s Michael, not Liz, her best friend, that follows her. For all that Michael wanted to go in guns blazing and confront her before, he’s ready to walk away when he sees that Maria is upset.

And no, Michael is not the arbiter of friendship, but he’s pretty sure it has something to do with supporting someone when they’re upset. He doesn’t know, as Liz does, that Maria does not need that, so this is his way of trying. Maria is important enough for Michael to try.

And thus gets us to my favorite scene of the Michael/Maria saga.

She says with a teasing smile on her face. She says with a fond glance at Guerin.

And his wink says he knows and he’s playing along.

When she gets up, Michael is concerned. Asking Liz if she’s going to follow her. “Don’t you think she needs a girlfriend or whatever?” Because Michael wants to make sure Maria is being taken care of.

And then.

And then.

I just. Cannot get over. This look. This is awe, this is wonder, this is heat. This is Michael for the first time seeing Maria, seeing just how strong and fierce and powerful and beautiful she really is. This is The Moment that Michael stops thinking of Maria as a fun, flirty friend, and starts seeing her as something more. As someone he might be able to really fall for. As someone who maybe, just might, be able to fill the void left behind by Alex.

And so he just stares. He cannot take his eyes off from her y’all. The whole rest of this scene is Michael just fixated on the marvel that is Maria DeLuca. He’s watching her the entire time Liz asks Max to dance. Watching her sing upon that stage. Hell, Liz has to grab his face to get him to look away and still his eyes find her again.

And Maria, for all her teasing and banter, is the one to make the first move. She extends her hand to Michael, beckons him forward and:

Imma just let that speak for itself.

She doesn’t just do it once those, she reaches for him again, just gently touching him, making contact. And it’s not just comforting contact like Michael did when she cried, or when Maria touched him in the tent. It’s not even really friendly.

No, it’s decidedly sensual. Sexy. She’s touching him in ways that are meant to illicit a reaction.

And it’s a reaction she gets, when Michael follows her from the bar.

Look at that smile. She’s teasing him, but you can see she’s happy that he’s chosen to be there, out there, with her. This is the face of a woman who’s just drunk and high enough to forget her reasons to stay away, and is just letting herself be giddy that the person she likes is here with her. She’s not thinking about her worry of being another one of Michael’s one night stands, not thinking about not letting herself get attached for fear of being hurt (spoiler alert: she was already attached).

That’s the thing, with humans. We’re really really good at lying to ourselves when we’re afraid. We’re experts at denying the existence of something that scares us, and convincing ourselves that we’re safe. Maria has convinced herself she feels nothing for Michael because admitting those feelings, even to herself, when she feels certain he doesn’t feel the same way, would be devastating. So she refuses to acknowledge it, pretends it’s not even there.

And that’s why we see such a drastic change in her behavior from night to morning. Why she was all smiles and wiles and flirtation when she was drunk, high, and looking for a distraction, but was cold and in full denial mode when she was sober and facing down the reality of the door she’d opened. Her subconscious is trying to preemptively protect her from the pain and she’s projecting her anger at herself onto Michael.

Exacerbated, I’m sure, by the fact that by the time they actually kissed, and slept together, neither of them were that drunk. We see them wander off together with a joint before Max and Liz leave the bar, and we don’t see them together again until after Liz and Max have found a hotel, gotten into bed, each tossed and turned long enough to get back out of bed, get dressed, head out to the park and talk, and then go back to bed. So I’d say it’s been at least a couple hours since their last drinks that things heat up.

So Maria doesn’t even have the excuse for herself that she was wasted because she wasn’t. Neither of them were. She let herself give into her feelings and attraction in a moment of weakness and the only one she’ll have to blame when it bites her in the ass is herself.

Even if Maria is refusing to allow herself to believe she has feelings, there is still a gut feeling that what she did was a mistake, was going to get her hurt. The mind can be interesting in that way, warning you of danger without allowing you to see what that danger is.

Michael is in a different place here. He’s upset, but in an entirely different and far more silent way than Maria. Alex broke his heart, again, just yesterday. He had to watch Alex walk away from him and for the first time, it truly felt final. Alex said it was over, full stop. I don’t think Michael had ever before thought about moving on from Alex, not really. He was always just waiting.

“Where I stand, nothing’s changed.”

But now Alex walked away and it looks like this time, he really isn’t coming back. And for the first time Mchael has to consider what his life might look like without Alex in it, and suddenly here Maria is, being the actual walking definition of charm and grace. She’s someone he knows, whom he knows to be good. She’s gorgeous and kind and beautiful and fierce. And he’s seeing for the first time just how strong she is, how courageous.

He’s mesmerized.

And he’s paying attention. To all of Maria’s little touches and smiles. To the way she seems to want exactly what he wants. Which is why he’s so unaffected by her protests and denials the next morning. Because this is Maria, his friend. He teases and pokes fun because they’re friends and he can. And because, as everyone in Roswell knows, Michael is an expert at navigating the awkward morning after, so he eases her panic about people finding out, and then teases some more.

Michael’s in a great mood. The sun is shining, there’s a gorgeous woman lying next to him, and maybe for the first time that he can remember, he’s not thinking about Alex. Or Isobel. Or anything that hurts.

That doesn’t last though. Alex shows up, reignites every emotion Michael has ever felt for him, and leaves Michael more certain than ever that he’ll never get to have Alex the way he wants him. (I have another meta on this coming, I promise). And so he’s hurt and alone again.

And he has Maria’s necklace.

So he decides to give it his best shot. He brings her the necklace, laying on a casual desire. Keeping it cool while still making clear what he wants.

And I’ve already talked about what happened with Maria and Alex between the ride home and Michael showing up, but the important take-aways here are:

Maria did not truly accept her feelings for Michael until she heard herself lie about them to Alex

Maria does not know Alex and Michael’s history beyond “they kissed once as teenagers” and “Alex still loves him”

Maria never wants to see that look of pain on Alex’s face again

And Alex knowing about them sleeping together also tells Maria that Michael, within hours of promising not to do so, told him. So she’s understandably pissy about that.

She cuts right to the chase when Michael starts to flirt.

And Michael’s face is… wounded.

Because he came to Maria to forget about Alex. He came to Maria because he likes her, and because he wanted to see if that spark he felt could light a fire, could turn into something real. He’s exploring, for the first time, the potential of really falling for someone who isn’t Alex.

And that’s what it is, at this point: potential.

But Maria says no, so he does with Maria the exact same thing he did when rejected by Alex - he deflects. Pretends he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. “Why do you keep saying it can’t happen again, I got it the first time. That’s not why I’m here at all!” (narrator voice: it was, in fact, exactly why he was there).

And both of their faces when Michael walks away tell us this isn’t want they want.

This scene is a little bit devastating. Seeing Maria refuse herself something she wants. Seeing Michael once again turned away due to something outside his control.

But he takes the hint and leaves. He’d made an attempt and was shut down, and he wasn’t going to push it.

It appears they don’t see each other again until the morning of the Gala, when Maria straight up pretends she doesn’t see him.

And Michael calls her on it, because it’s bullshit and he knows it. They were friends before they slept together and he’ll be damned if he’s gonna let that get in the way of what appears to be his only human connection aside from Alex.

Maybe it’s me, but this line was delivered with exactly the right amounts of relief and disappointment. Relief that she won’t have to endure seeing Michael in a tux. Disappointment that she won’t get to see Michael in a tux. It’s a Mood.

Michael makes a joke because that’s what they do. Maria said no, but he wants to ease them back into their friendly camaraderie. He doesn’t want to lose his friendship with Maria.

But Maria can’t do what she and Michael do. Because what she and Michael do is why she fell for him. So she can’t let them go back to being banter friends across the bar, not yet anyway. She needs time and she needs space so she can get over him.

Not to mention: Maria doesn’t know. Period. Maria doesn’t know Michael’s feelings for her might be genuine. Maria doesn’t know that Alex and Michael’s history is fraught and traumatic and painful. Maria doesn’t know that Michael and Alex were seeing each other over the summer. Maria doesn’t know that their history doesn’t start and end with that kiss in the museum. She doesn’t know that Michael still has feelings for Alex. And while Maria knows Alex is in love with Michael, she doesn’t know he’s made any effort to show that to Michael.

And she doesn’t want to hurt Alex. He’s always been there for her and she wants to protect him. To protect herself.

So she makes a jab about the museum - it was intentional insofar as she meant to drive the wedge of Alex further between them, but again, she does not know what else happened after Michael kissed Alex at the museum. She isn’t trying to hurt Michael here, she’s trying to build a wall.

When Michael says “It’s over. It’s been over,” she has no reason not to believe him.

And Michael isn’t saying that because he’s trying to come on to her again. He’s saying that because he can see that Maria feels guilty and he’s trying to assuage that. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

The look Maria gives Michael here. The glance to his lips. She is gone on this man already. She wants him. She wants to believe him. She wants to be allowed to give in to him.

But she’s not. So she throws up more spikes and walks away.

This moment makes a whole lot more sense if you remember that, as far as we know, Michael has only ever given even a single shit about two humans in his entire life: Alex and Maria. We know what Alex is and was to him, the narrative makes it absolutely clear that Michael has been in love with Alex for a decade and has essentially been idling, just like Max, for Alex to come back. He sees their love as cosmic.

And we know what Maria is to him. She’s his friend. Someone who gets him, at least the little stuff. The light stuff. His sense of humor, his penchant for drowning his sorrows in substances, his compassion and his dependability.

Someone threatening that friendship? The one and only truly painless thing he’s ever found on this forsaken planet? Not a smart person.

Michael and Max make it to the Gala and that protective streak flares again. Because he was right. And Maria is innocent and now she’s vulnerable, and he’ll be damned if he’s gonna let anything happen to her.

This is him continuing to not push boundaries, even when she can’t hear him. She said they can’t continue whatever it was they started, but they were friends before that and he wants to go back to that. Go back to fun.

Not to mention that he is visibly worried in a way we have only seen him express before for Isobel and Alex.

He sits there, holding her, letting his presence be known as a comfort, stroking her hair.

So that when she wakes, she knows immediately that she is not alone. That she is safe and being looked after.

And at the first sign that she may not want him there? He immediately offers to leave, and not only leave, but find someone else she trusts to look after her so that she still won’t be alone.

“You gotta stop showing up for me like this, Guerin.” is what she says, but what she means is “you have to stop reminding me why I fell for you. Stop making it so hard for me to get over you just by being you.”

(And also just a reminder here that Maria is still under the influence of an inhibition-lowering drug. That means it makes her do and say things she would not normally allow herself to do/say. She’d never have admitted these feelings to Michael had she been sober, or under the influence of an intoxicant she’s used to, but this is not that. This is literally a date-rape drug and anyone who has anything shitty to say about Maria in this scene can Fite Me.)

And when Maria says that she never wants him to leave?

Riley put it best: “That is not the face of a man whose feelings have just been reciprocated. That is the face of a man whose life just got very complicated.”

His lips barely twitch towards a smile but he can’t even hold it. He knows he’s supposed to be happy, but he can’t feel it. He wanted to believe that he could want this, that his feelings for Maria could drown out the way he feels about Alex, but like with Maria not realizing her feelings until she heard herself lie, I don’t believe Michael truly recognized his lack of feelings until he heard Maria admit the depth of hers.

I think Michael absolutely, 100%, no doubt cares deeply for Maria. I believe he is unquestionably attracted to her. I think she makes him happy and feel light because she’s not bogged down in the trauma that marks his life, and because she, by her own admission, actively tries to be the Fun Friend.

And I think Michael wants to have feelings for Maria. Because he believes he can’t have Alex and continuing to dwell on that will only continue to hurt him. He wants to move on, and Maria is literally walking perfection. There is no reason Michael shouldn’t absolutely return every bit of her feelings and then some.

But he doesn’t. He can’t. His heart belongs to another.

Now we don’t see the end of the night for Michael and Maria, but we do know that he takes her home. How do we know this? Because there’s no way a man who emphatically threatened to explode anyone who came near her while she was drugged would let her go home alone. Not a chance in hell. I doubt they talked at all, but he made sure she made it home safely.

And that, as far as we know, is the last time that they see each other before the finale, before Michael shows up wrecked and broken and needing to feel something, anything, that doesn’t hurt.

I’ll be diving into his, Maria’s, and Alex’s headspaces, and then taking a look at the dynamic as a whole, but none of what happens in the finale makes any kind of sense if you don’t fully recognize everything that came before it. What lead to it. It was a perfect storm of emotion and heartbreak, and this is just one cloud.

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Saturday morning gutter cleaning and water hose shenanigans.

Words: 853, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Roswell New Mexico (TV 2019)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Michael Guerin, Alex Manes

Relationships: Michael Guerin/Alex Manes, Michael Guerin & Alex Manes

Additional Tags: Fluff, Mild Sexual Content

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Eco Friendly House Cleaners

Eco Friendly House Cleaners opened in Eco Friendly House Cleaners is a cleaning company marietta GA that serves the north metro Atlanta counties of Cobb, Fulton, and Cherokee.

As well as the city of Marietta, Eco Friendly House Cleaners also serve neighboring cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John's Creek, Milton, Vinnings, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Woodstock and North Atlanta including Buckhead and Brookhaven areas2017 as a non-toxic, green and eco-friendly cleaning company. Opened as a House Cleaning Company, EFHC soon saw the need for additional services and now offer a range of cleaning services including, House cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, commercial cleaning, janitorial services office cleaning all without the use of harmful chemical cleaning solutions.

The owners and staff at Eco Friendly House Cleaners believe there is a safer way, backed by science to clean just as effectively without causing harm to the staff or clients or the environment.

They are dedicated to keeping families and pets safe from indoor toxic pollutants as well as the work environment where people spend the majority of their day.

Eco Friendly House Cleaners moto is Green. Clean. Guaranteed. They guarantee that their products are green and eco-friendly and they guarantee their cleaning services or they will come right back within 24 hours to fix any complaints.

They acknowledge that their staff is human and there are going to be some instances where something gets missed or not cleaned to the client's satisfaction, but strive to do their best at all times.

The staff are knowledgeable and equipped with the best cleaning equipment on the market to make sure that they can perform the best and safest clean you could get for your home or office.

Powered by Ecloth microfiber cleaning system and Shark sealed vacuum cleaners, Eco Friendly House Cleaners leave your home or office clean without the smell of toxic chemicals.

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How to Protect Your Home From Mold This Summer

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While stores may already be gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, the summer season isn’t over (yet). Even though mold can occur at any point during the year, it’s more common during the summer because of the humidity. Mold thrives in dark, humid environments, making your attic, closets, basement, and crawl spaces prime spots for mold growth. There are a few steps you can take to prevent mold, but if you find it anyway, a mold remediation company can help.

Wipe Away Water As Soon As Possible

If left untreated, mold can develop in as little as 24 hours after your home experiences water damage. If you experience a water leak anywhere in your house, be sure to clean it up as soon as possible. For small leaks around the toilet or dishwasher, use a towel or paper towels. For larger leaks, you might have to utilize a wet-dry vacuum or hire a water damage mitigation company for help.

Once you wipe away the water, open all the windows or use a dehumidifier to remove the access moisture in the air. Doing this is your best defense against mold development.

Clean Out Your Gutters

Your home’s gutters are designed to take water away from the house. If they are cluttered with sticks, leaves, and other types of debris, it can block the water from leaving the correct way and force it to go over the edge and seep into the soil surrounding your house. While you might not think this is a big deal, it could actually cause water to get into your basement and affect the foundation of your home.

Routinely check your gutters and remove debris to avoid any mold development outside your house or in your basement.

Close Your Windows When It’s Raining

Rain is common during the summer, as is keeping your windows open for some warm, fresh air. Unfortunately, this can be a huge cause of mold. Keep your windows closed during all rainstorms. If it rained while you were away, wipe off the water from the windowsill as soon as possible after you return and then turn on a fan or air conditioner.

If you notice a yellow streaking on your wall, this is a common sign of humidity - and where there’s humidity, there could be mold.

Keep the Air On

Mold grows at temperatures of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and higher. Because of this, it’s recommended to keep your room at a temperature below this to help deter mold growth. Keeping the air on can help offset the development of mold (plus keep you cool during the hot summer days, so it’s a win-win).

Mold growth can be challenging to deal with, but with these tips, you can help combat its growth from the onset. If you do find mold in your home, you need to call a professional as soon as possible. A local mold remediation company in Roswell, NM, can help.

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Tips to Prevent Mold on Your Home's Siding

Mold is a fungus that usually thrives in damp and dark interior spaces, but it can also grow on your home's exterior siding as well. Several kinds of siding, including low-maintenance vinyl, can be affected by excessive humidity and moisture which are likely to attract mold growth. Mold damage is a serious issue and needs immediate remediation, which could be performed by an expert general contractor like ServiceMaster by LoveJoy of Georgia.

To prevent mold from appearing on your home's siding, learn about what causes mold growth on vinyl siding and other materials and learn how to reduce the threat of mold infestation on your home's exterior in this article.

What Causes Mold Growth on Siding?

Rainwater and other types of moisture are allowed to run off your home's exterior walls through the siding. However, even if a siding is proven to be durable, it may still be susceptible to mold growth under certain conditions. The moisture content on and under the siding may be increased by continual contact with water, such as from rain or a lawn sprinkler, and increase the possibility of mold growth. Since mold has a tendency to grow in warm and humid conditions, these could act as catalysts for a probable mold outbreak in your home or building.

Mold also likes to grow in dark areas, and since these areas tend to be the slowest to dry out, the moisture levels could remain high and further encourage the growth of mold. Check the shadier areas of your home for mold, and immediately call a mold removal company to get rid of it.

Vinyl Siding Mold Removal and Prevention

Preventing mold on your siding begins by monitoring and reducing the elements that encourage mold growth in the first place.

Keep siding clean. Clean off dirt and grime to allow siding to dry faster and repel water in a better way. You can clean different types of siding, including vinyl, using a garden hose or pressure washer, and always spray downward or straight ahead to prevent water from getting underneath the panels. Cleaning solutions may be used to scrub off tough spots.

Check vegetation. Remove trees and shrubs from your siding, as they can cause water transfer from vegetation to your exterior walls. Trim trees and shrubs regularly to lessen the shadier areas around your home.

Reduce moisture. Keep lawn sprinklers directed away from your home to prevent unnecessary moisture from hitting your siding. Clear gutters of leaves and other foreign materials to allow water to flow freely and prevent clogging or leaking, which may develop moisture in your siding.

Mold Remediation Service?

Contact ServiceMaster by LoveJoy, Georgia's Trusted Mold Removal Company

When it comes to professional mold remediation services in Southwest Florida, ServiceMaster by LoveJoy is the company to call. We have been servicing commercial and residential property owners in Georgia for over 30 years, providing a wide range of professional damage restoration and cleaning services. ServiceMaster by LoveJoy has an expert team of restoration specialists and technicians trained under strict industry standards and the latest methods and practices to provide the best results and approach to mold remediation, using state-of-the-art cleaning equipment and solutions. We are an IICRC-certified firm and are also a Preferred Vendor for insurance companies in Florida. We will assist policyholders in navigating the uncertainty after a mold damage incident. Experience our services by calling us today. Contact ServiceMaster by LoveJoy at (678) 293-0297 for Conyers clients and (770) 983-6665 for Roswell clients, or connect with us online to schedule an appointment. We are servicing clients in Atlanta, Roswell , Sandy Springs, Marietta, Decatur, Stockbridge, Conyers, McDonough, Stone Mountain, Covington, Social Circle, Dekalb County, Fulton County, Georgia and surrounding areas.

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During self-quarantine, gather the family for these Atlanta home maintenance tasks

Since everyone is currently homebound, now is a prime time for spring cleaning your home inside and out. | Comaniciu Dan/Shutterstock

Perfect for kids of all ages, this to-do list covers those items (and others) you finally have time for

With Atlanta under a stay-at-home order, now is the best time to tackle those home maintenance tasks you always put off until you had more time.

In fact, with the kids at home, this is an ideal time to teach kiddos how to do simple home maintenance while spending quality time together.

To help you get started, Judy Mozen, president of Handcrafted Homes Inc. in Roswell, put together a home maintenance “to do” list to keep metro Atlantans busy while staying safe.

These include chores for both inside and outside the home.

Wash the casa

Given Atlanta weather is supposed to be warm and dry for the next few days, it’s a great time to pressure-wash your outdoor spaces. “We get a lot of mold on our home exteriors that we need to remove,” Mozen told Curbed Atlanta.

Using a pressure washer (Home Depot rents them for $27 for four hours, and up), clean your porches and decks, walkways, and siding. Once your deck railings and handrails are clean and dry, Mozen recommends following up with a good sanding and staining or painting.

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With Atlanta’s weather warming up, now is a great time to clean out your gutters.

Check your foundation

Over time, the dirt around your home may start to sink and slope toward the house itself, resulting in water draining into your crawlspace or basement. In fact, Mozen said the large amount of rain Atlanta has received since last fall can contribute greatly to this problem.

Therefore, she said it’s “super, super important” to fix this problem by pulling away pine straw and/or leaves from the perimeter of your house and examining the state of your dirt.

If it dips down toward the house, add more dirt to the area and reslope it so it slopes away.

Also, check your downspouts on your gutters, and make sure they drain away from the house. You may need to add a concrete drainage tray or additional piping to direct the water away from the house.

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Deep cleaning your house can go a long way in keeping coronavirus at bay.

Interior spruce-ups

Inside the house, Mozen suggests checking and, if necessary, replacing the weather stripping around your windows and doors. With Atlanta on the verge of warmer and hot months, Mozen said good weather stripping is key to keeping that heat outside, where it belongs.

As the humidity around Atlanta starts to increase, Mozen also said it’s important to clean your bathroom more often to keep mold and mildew at bay.

In addition, now is a great time to clean and organize your basement and attic. Mozen said it’s important to take items out of cardboard boxes and paper bags, which attract cockroaches, and store them in plastic bins.

To coronavirus-proof your home, perform a deep clean room by room. Remodeling specialist Cristina Miguelez shares a visual guide on Fixr to help you cover every space in your home, including tips on what to use for effective cleaning.

Other “to do” items include:

Clean out your gutters.

Tighten bolts on pull-down attic stairs.

Tighten screws on cabinet knobs.

Repair furniture.

Check and change smoke detector batteries.

Clean your dryer vent, both inside and outside.

Change your HVAC filter.

Clean your dishwasher; be sure to check the drain.

Re-caulk as needed in your bathroom.

Change light bulbs to LED bulbs.

Deep clean rugs and tile floors.

source https://atlanta.curbed.com/2020/3/27/21196602/coronavirus-atlanta-home-maintenance-tasks-things-to-do

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Best Gutter Cleaners in Alpharetta: Atlanta Window Cleaning

When it comes to maintaining the exterior of your home, one often overlooked but essential task is gutter cleaning. For residents in Alpharetta, ensuring your gutters are clean and functioning properly is crucial to protect your home from water damage. That's where Atlanta Window Cleaning comes in. As the best gutter cleaners in Alpharetta, we provide top-notch services that keep your gutters clear and your home safe.

Why Gutter Cleaning is Important

Gutters play a vital role in directing rainwater away from your home’s foundation, roof, and walls. Over time, leaves, debris, and other materials can accumulate in your gutters, causing blockages. These blockages can lead to a host of problems, including:

Water Damage: Overflowing gutters can cause water to seep into your home's foundation, leading to structural damage and potential flooding.

Roof Damage: Clogged gutters can cause water to back up onto your roof, leading to leaks and damage to your roofing materials.

Pest Infestations: Stagnant water in clogged gutters can attract pests like mosquitoes, rodents, and birds, which can create additional problems for your home.

Mold and Mildew: Excess moisture from clogged gutters can promote the growth of mold and mildew, which can be harmful to your health.

Our Comprehensive Gutter Cleaning Services

At Atlanta Window Cleaning, we understand the importance of clean gutters and the impact they have on your home’s overall health. Our comprehensive gutter cleaning services are designed to ensure your gutters are free from debris and functioning properly. Here’s what sets us apart:

Experienced Professionals: Our team of skilled technicians has years of experience in gutter cleaning. We know how to safely and effectively remove debris from your gutters without causing damage.

State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use advanced tools and equipment to clean your gutters thoroughly. Our high-powered vacuums and pressure washers can handle even the most stubborn clogs.

Safety First: Gutter cleaning can be a dangerous task, especially for multi-story homes. Our professionals are trained in safety protocols to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.

Eco-Friendly Practices: We are committed to protecting the environment. Our cleaning methods are eco-friendly, ensuring that no harmful chemicals are used that could affect your landscaping or local waterways.

Inspection and Maintenance: Along with cleaning, we inspect your gutters for any signs of damage or wear. If we find any issues, we can provide repair and maintenance services to keep your gutters in top condition.

Why Choose Atlanta Window Cleaning?

Choosing Atlanta Window Cleaning for your gutter cleaning needs means you’re getting the best gutter cleaning service in Alpharetta. Here’s why our customers trust us:

Reliability: We show up on time and complete the job efficiently, respecting your time and property.

Customer Satisfaction: Our goal is to exceed your expectations. We take pride in our work and ensure you are completely satisfied with our services.

Competitive Pricing: We offer high-quality services at competitive prices. Our transparent pricing means no hidden fees or surprises.

Local Expertise: As a local business, we understand the unique needs of Alpharetta homeowners. We are familiar with the common gutter issues in the area and how to address them effectively.

Contact Us Today

Don’t let clogged gutters put your home at risk. Trust the experts at Atlanta Window Cleaning for all your gutter cleaning needs in Alpharetta. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the difference of working with the best gutter cleaners in the area.

Visit our website Atlanta Window Cleaning or call us at 770-237-3192 to learn more about our services and to book your gutter cleaning appointment. Protect your home with professional gutter cleaning from Atlanta Window Cleaning.

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Marietta House Cleaning Company Expands Service To Offer More Eco-Friendly Cleaning For The Home And Business

https://authoritypresswire.com/?p=28906 Marietta, GA based cleaning company, Eco Friendly House Cleaners are expanding their services to meet the demands of the health-conscious home and business owners in Cobb County and North Metro Atlanta.  Started as a house cleaning company in Marietta in 2017, Eco Friendly House Cleaners have seen the need to expand their services to other areas other than just cleaning resident’s homes.�� With a strong belief that cleaning products should not have a toxic or damaging effect on their staff, clients or the environment Eco Friendly House Cleaners have found a better and more effective way to clean without chemicals that homeowners have come to love and rely on for regular and healthy cleaning.  It is said that the air inside the home or office is 5 times more toxic than the air outside. Much of these toxic fumes come from cleaning products that have been made to be strong to make cleaning easier but have a detrimental effect on health, especially for those who suffer from skin and breathing conditions, which there seem to be more and more of every year.  The advancement of science has now created cleaning equipment that cleans at the microscopic level and removes dirt, grime and bacteria with precision all without the use of chemicals. This microfiber cleaning has changed the way cleaning is done by many professional cleaning companies, however, the decades of advertising from billion-dollar cleaning product manufacturers mean most households and businesses still use the familiar, but toxic brands.  Eco Friendly House Cleaners now offer service for commercial, office and janitorial cleaning as well as window cleaning, carpet cleaning, pressure washing and gutter cleaning all using natural cleaning products and top of the line cleaning equipment.  Eco Friendly House Cleaners are based in East Cobb, Marietta and serve the surrounding cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Woodstock, John’s Creeks, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Vinnings and North Atlanta including the business district of Buckhead and popular Brookhaven.  To find out more about Eco Friendly House Cleaners and their non-toxic cleaning services, visit: http://ecofriendlyhousecleaners.com

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Best Window Cleaning Services Acworth, GA

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Residence Improvement Pointers And also Practices For All

Home improvement does not always mean finishing an upgrade within the house. Repairs to the driveway or grooming your grass can additionally be considered house improvement. There are a great deal of things under this umbrella, as well as there is a great deal you ought to find out prior to trying to deal with renovations. Look into these great suggestions.Prevent hiring an architect for small house renovations and also small improvements. Inspect your local building codes; in many areas engineers are unnecessary for jobs below a particular size. Dealing with a proficient specialist on these small projects makes an architect unneeded. When an architect is unnecessary and also not required by neighborhood ordinances, save yourself some loan by working without one.Think about installing eavestrough covers to keep fallen leaves and other guck out of your water drain system, avoiding damage and also flooding. A fantastic product approved by Mike Holmes is Smart Display Seamless gutter Security, which fits over existing eavestroughs so you don't have to pay to have your whole drainage system replaced.Affixing two PVC pipes is a basic process that calls for PVC primer and PVC cement. It is essential that you use these particular products as your pipe will certainly not hold with any other glues or concretes (given that PVC cement melts the PVC a little to produce a more solid bind) and also it may be susceptible to leaking if you avoid a coat of PVC primer. Furthermore, there need to be no water externally of the pipes.When thinking about doing a home enhancement job, consider updating your devices. Do away with your old devices. Nothing looks even worse compared to having dated devices in a home that also set you back a substantial amount of cash since they are not power reliable. Streamlined brand-new appliances add value to the home and also will certainly help save power too. roswell ga If you are mosting likely to be changing pipes, such as a sink or pipe, constantly provide on your own added time in situation you require it. If you prepare for added time, you will certainly have back-up plans for if you are not able to use the plumbing for longer compared to anticipated. You do not intend to have to go for extra time without an intend on the best ways to use the water.To actually take the inconvenience out of residence improvement, if you have kids at home, have your kids help with several of the tasks. If they do a task throughout with minimal supervision or help, they could take ownership of their work. This may free you of the responsibility of cleaning and also maintenance of it. Another benefit of using your children is that it will save you a great deal of money.Produce room with cupboards. Building brand-new closets in your house is a basic house improvement job that has numerous usages. Not just are hand-crafted cupboards useful space-makers, they could additionally be wonderfully stained to match any kind of house's design. Adding your personal distinct viewpoint can provide your house an individual touch without harming any value it could have.No matter if you're aiming to throw on some new wallpaper or pull up an old carpet, your home renovations will certainly not go as prepared unless you're correctly prepared and also well-informed about what you're trying to do. Make certain that you're taking this details seriously and working to apply exactly what you have read over.

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Not Every Professional Is Experienced About Every Residence Enhancement Task

As far as home-improvement jobs go, it's not the range of the changes that you make. Rather, the making a decision aspect ought to be the effect that is produced. With this state of mind, you need not invest thousands of bucks to earn an impression. This handpicked choice of home-improvement ideas and also techniques is suitable for all types of jobs.Choose flat or matte paint for wall flaws. If you utilize a level or matte paint on a much less compared to perfect wall, it will certainly hide the little flaws. This kind of paint is useful for ceilings, rooms, and also living space walls, as well. Simply remember that while it is very easy to retouch, this type of paint is rather challenging to clean.When picking a specialist for a house restoration, do not be attracted to simply take the lowest quote. There is no guarantee that it will be more affordable to make use of a lower-cost service provider and simply repair any inadequate work later on. Lower rates usually mean that the top quality of the job and also the materials is also reduced.Among the vital aspects to doing any type of house improvement is to have the correct products and also equipment to do the job. Before starting any kind of house improvement job, it would certainly be a good idea to review it some and figure out just what is going to be had to finish it. Another great source is asking questions at the neighborhood residence enhancement store, they likewise sometimes use classes on essentials of home enhancement.Buy your rug in tile-like squares! Lay the very first square in the middle of your area seeing to it you settle up the sides with your wall surfaces. Work around the boundary of that first square. Continue working in the direction of your wall surfaces. When you reach the last squares alongside a wall surface, cut them to fit. It's very easy!Develop space with cupboards. Building new closets in your house is a straightforward residence renovation job that has numerous usages. Not only are hand-made cupboards valuable space-makers, they can also be perfectly discolored to match any kind of residence's decoration. Including your very own unique perspective can provide your house an individual touch without damaging any value it may have.If component of your residence improvement requires painting a door, there are two techniques you might use to do this. Sometimes, the most convenient method to repaint a door is to remove it from its hinges and also painting it on sawhorses which have been put on a drop cloth. You can additionally choose not to eliminate the door and simply repaint it in position over a ground cloth. Utilize a high-quality paint brush as well as brush in line with the wood's grain. roswell ga houses Use an old, dirty paint roller to clean up the seamless gutters on your home. The old paint roller that you have regarded unusable will swiftly as well as quickly tidy your filthy rain gutters. Affix the roller to an extensive take care of. Then merely get rid of debris and also leaves by moving it along the rain gutter.Also if you have only a hundred dollars at your disposal, there are lots of economical and obtainable home-improvement jobs that could have an excellent influence on the appearance of your home. Keep the recommendations from this article in mind as you start to plan your following home as well as yard project.

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Desert Horse-Keeping

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Desert Horse-Keeping

Keeping horses in thevacatepresentsanumber of challenges, including keeping horses hydrated, preserving pasture, providing shelter from the elements,andmore.

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Combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.

Horse owners in cold, wet climates dread the springtime rainandmud that eventually breatheonerainbow of life back into theirsterilewinter landscapes. But those residing where sun-and-saguaro, 100-degree heat is the normdealwithanentirelyVaryset of challenges. By May, the rains—if they’ve materialized at all—have pretty much vaporized, paving the way for months of sun-baked soilwithparched vegetation.

Yet notallvacateis equal. Higher-elevationleave(think inland NorthwestandimpatientPlains) deals with temperatures justWhencold as—or colder than—those back eastanddown south. Large areas of the United States fall into thevacatecategory, which is loosely definedWhenareas receiving less than 12 inches of rain per year.

Many problems beset theleavehorse owner: Howmayyou protect your horse from strength-sapping heatanddehydration? Howcanyou maintain quality pastureandconserve natural resources? Howmayyou guard against sunburn-andcancer-causing ultraviolet (UV) rayswiththe diseaseswithdangers that threaten in bone-dry conditions?

Hydrate While Conserving Water

Probably the most obviousdareinleaveareas isproducesure your horse hasaadequate supply of fresh, clean water ateverytimes. The desert’s intense heatmayquicklyadjustanhorse’s hydration,thereforeautomatic waterers in turnouts areoneconspicuoussolution. But remember that anything mechanicalcanfail,thuswhether youutilizethese or simple buckets oratrough, you’ll need tograspvigilantunderstandto be sure they’re in working order ateverytimes—in both hotandcold weather.

The Benefits of UsingoneAutomatic Waterer for Horses

“Automatic systems conserve water because they onlyuseOncemuch waterAsyour horsemaydrink,” says Alayne Blickle, of Nampa, Idaho,oneeducator who works with horse owners on land managementwithhorse-keeping practicesandthe creatoranddirector of Horses for Clean Water. Also, she says, because the water in automatic systems circulates rather than standing stagnant, you’llgo aroundprovidingabreeding area for mosquitoes thatmaycarry West Nile virusandother pathogens.

Blickle recommends insulated models tocontrolwater cooler in summerwithprevent freezing in winterandmodels withreasonablysized pans that won’t accumulateOncemuchsqualorandalgaeAslarger bowls, thus saving waterwithtime during the cleaning process.

Another way youmayconserve water is by capturing roof runoff—though itmaybeararity—and divert it to stock tanks. “Youcando this using existing gutter equipment orimaginesomething yourself,” she says, adding that rain barrelsandcisterns areextraways to conserve water, both for stock wateringandirrigation.

endureYour Pasture

Horses naturally graze most of the day,thereforeunless you buywithfeed baled hay (and ideally, evenifyou do), you’ll needto maintainpasture thatcanprovide part,providednot all, of your horse’s nutritional needs. Consult with your local extension agentto memorizewhat grasses do well in your areawithwhat it takes to grow them.some onesfactors to consider when selecting pasture forage are:

Soil type

Existing grass type

Annual rainfall

Days of sunlight per year

Temperature range in your area

Pasture sizeandhorse stocking density

Traffic (Is itoneforage oroneexercise area?)

Blickle says that although thedesertmight seem harsh, it’sespeciallythefragileenvironmentthat must not be overgrazed. “Restoring damaged habitatmaycostyearswithyears, or (the land can) even be irreparable,” she says.

It’s tempting to put your horses out when rainfall is more plentifulwithgrass more lush, but, she advises, “overgrazing compromises your grasses’ health; overgrazed plants aren’tOncevigorousandexperiencealot of die-offwithinvasion by weedy species. You end up with bare, compacted soil that leads to more dustwitherosion from windwithrain.andrunoff—soilwithnutrients—ends up in streams, lakes,withrivers, damaging fish habitatsAswell.”

To save your pasture from overgrazing, Blickle recommends creatingansacrifice area—adelicateenclosure that servesOnceyour horse’s living quarters fordetailof the year. “There are two critical points when grass plants need aceasefrom your horses,” she says, “during the winter when grass is dormant (not actively growing,sounable to survivecontinuousgrazingandtrampling)withduring the growing season when grass has been grazed below 3 inches tall.

Fencing: Shocking!

lotshorse owners rely on electric fences to containandprotect their equine charges (pun intended). But surprisingly,abandonsoil might contain too little moisture to ground the fence, rendering its voltage insufficient to contain your horses. Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, suggests sinking more grounding rods or using bipolar electric fencing that doesn’t need grounding.

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“Your sacrifice area should be large enough to allow your horse to exercisewithwill be governed by the amount of space youHaveavailablewiththe number, ages,withtemperaments ofallthe horses you house,” Blickle continues.

For efficiency, she advises keeping your sacrifice area near the barn for ease of careandaccess. “Locate your sacrifice area on high, dry, well-drained ground. Install guttersanddownspouts to divert rainwater (from its surface),withprovide footing suchOncegravel or chipped wood that allow water to percolate through the soil.

“Aslenderslope will help with drainage, but too much ofaslope will createoneerosion problem,” she adds.providedpossible, “surround your paddock with grassy areas foranatural filtration effect,withprevent water pollution by keeping at least 100 feet,providedpossible, between your sacrifice areawithany water bodies or ditches. Also, remove manure often to reduce your horse’s parasite loadandreduce insect breeding areas.”

Irrigation Options

providedyouwantyour horse toHaveaccess to grass in his pastures,opportunitiesare you will need to findthewayto supplythe forage-sustaining water that theleavecannot. Josh Davy, MS,anUniversity of California Extension advisor based in Redboastsaysdiscardfarm ownerscanendurefrom several pasture irrigation systems:

If youdesireyour horse toHavingaccess to fresh grass in the desert, you will likely need to installsome onessortof pasture irrigation system, suchOncewheel lines.

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Sprinklers consist of wheel lines, hand-moved lines, or newer hose-based systems that youmaymove around usingthetractor or all-terrain vehicle. They require little or no surface preparation, but you’ll need to purchaseandinstall sprinkler pipeandheads,andyou must shoulder the energyholdof pressurizing the system when applying water. The sprinkler systems that must be movedsometimesinvolve more labor. Sprinklers might require protective barriers to prevent damage from—and to—running, playing horseswithmayprovide uneven coverage in windy conditions.

Flood systems are closely spaced irrigation channels that carry water from its source to the pasture’s slightly lower opposite side. Flood systems requireagreatdealof land preparation (levelingwithgrading tooneslope of 0.1 to 0.4 feet of drop per 100 feet of length). ButWhenthe prep work is complete, capital, maintenance,andtaskcosts are low in subsequent years.

Underground systems are buried water-carrying “tapes” with filter-containing emitters that deliver water evenlywithcontinuously whenever you turn on the system. Although ground preparation, purchase,withinstallation expenses are high,to do listrequired tooperatethese systems is low.

Susan Hunter of Hunter Creek Farm,a57-acre mare foaling operation in Roswell,newMexico, says she started out with sprinklers, but high winds interfered with even coverage.

soshe opted to installoneunderground system with 1 ½-inch-wide tapes buriedafoot deep every 40 inches. Each tape has inch-long emitters every 18 inches withelaboratefilter systems toperpetuateout dirt. “It’s divided into zones onone12-hour cycle,” Hunter says. “Iabandonit on two to three weeks atthetime, depending on how hot it is. It’s the best option I had.”

Whiletheabundance of water might not seemsimilarit wouldMakethe shortlist of problems desert-dwelling horse owners dread, Hunter decided againsttheflood system because she didn’tlongher mares walking around in the wet (althoughasacrifice area, stall, or drylot wouldMakethat option viable).

“I oftenfulfillproblems with too-wet feet, which adversely affects hoof quality,” says Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon. She advises keeping horses off irrigated fields at leastdetailof the day to combat that problem.

On the other hand, in nonirrigatedabandonBlickle says hoof dryness isn’t usuallytheissue: “Just south of here, wild horses live on their ownandthriveanddo quite well in the naturally dry conditions.”

Krebs agrees. “I don’tincrediblydiagnose overly dry hooves,” she says. “Hooves that crack are usually from poor nutrition orsometimespoor genetics. Bruising happens, of course, but more often on soft feet than ongratifyinghard, dry ones.”

Gimme Shelter

Desert-dwelling horses needsometypeof shelter, be itabarn,theshed, or simplyanstand of trees. “There’s no reason you can’t justusetheshelter for intense heatandfor driving rainandwind during cold, windy weather,” Blickle says. “Isimilartwo- or three-sided run-in sheds; they allow for good ventilation,withrespiratory issuescanbe horses’ Achilles heel.oneshed will allow horses toenduretheir own body temperature by getting out of the rainandwind. Just be sure they’re placed to block the prevailing wind in your area.”

Infographic: SunburnandHorses

Along with sun, wind, rain,andsnow, you’llwishto protect your horse from harmful UV rays, whichmaycause sunburn or, worse, cancer. Krebs says sunburn isincrediblyprevalent in horses with pink-skinned areas (especially around their eyesandnoses) suchAt the timePaints. She also sees more squamous cell carcinoma in these sunburn-prone horses. “I recommend UV-blocking fly maskswithmasks with extended noses to cover the area,” she says. “Andsomeownersutilizebaby sunscreen ontouchypink-skinned noses during summer.”

vacateDisease Risks

InternalOncewell asexternalfactorscanaffect your desert-dwelling horse. Feeding on sandy ground, for instance, canproceedto horses ingestingdirtalong with their hay, whichcancause sand colic. Preventing sand ingestion is key, says Krebs. “Feed fromonetrough rather than from the ground or, even better, feed onanmatted area where the sand is covered upsothey can’t throw their feed onto the groundwithfirstvacuum upfilthalong with it,” she says. Haynets are another off-the-ground option.

Pigeon fever, also called dryland distemper due to its concentration indesertareas, is another health issue that’s prevalent in arid regions. (Researchers still aren’t sure why, but they surmise that the causative bacterium, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, prefers hot, dry environments.) C. pseudotuberculosis—named because of pigeonlike swelling in the chest area where the abscesses form—lives in the soilandspreads in the airandvia flies,proceedcontact, or cutswithabrasions. “Itmaycauseoutsideor internal abscesses,” says Krebs. “We treatoutsideabscesses by drainingwithwith antibiotics,whetherneeded. The prognosis is good. Inainternal cavity, chest, or organ, we treat with prolonged antibiotics,withabout50% of affected horses survive.”

Parasites, adds Krebs, don’t reproduceOncewell invacateareas,accordinglythey aren’tWhenbigaproblemAt the timeinsome onesareas—except on irrigated pasture.

Fire Danger

Fire risk is high inabandonareas,severelyin summerandfall when the sun has baked the brush toonecrisp, crackling tinder. “Ownersgreedto be in the rural/urban fringes near rangelandwithat the edges of forested areasthereforetheycantrail ride,” explains Blickle. This puts them even closer to fire-prone areas.

To combat fire danger, she recommends owners:

Createonedefensible space (TheHorse.com/34331) aroundwithbetween buildingsto play downtheconditionsof sparkstouchdownonwithigniting nearby structures.

Store combustible materials (wooden furniture, hay, shavings, firewood, grain bags, etc.) away from other structures.

circumventbuilding on top of hills because fire travels uphillenjoyachimney.

Notmanufacturewooden fences,inarguablythose that run right up to the house or barn, actingappreciateanwick.andcomprehensibleweeds from the fenceline for the same reason. Ineveryconstruction,employmetal rather than wood wherever possible.

Clean leaveswithdebris from guttersanddownspouts.anearby firemayspit embersanmile or moreandignite buildups.withgrabbrush piles, whichmayserveWhenkindling, away from structures.

Take-Home Message

The array ofleavedilemmas thatdarehorse owners is sizable. Yet withthegood dose ofdedicateddedication to dryland living, youmaycontrolyourselfandyour horse safe, healthy,andhappyandenjoyingeverythatdiscardsunshine!

About the Author

Diane E. Rice

Diane E. Rice earnedanbachelor’sdegreein agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin,thenmelded her educationandher lifelong passion for horses intheeditorial position at Appaloosa Journal. She currently worksWhenafreelance writer, editor, proofreader,andphotographerwithhas served on American Horse Publications’ board of directors. Rice spends her spare time gardening, reading, serving in her church,andwith her daughters, grandchildren,andpets.