#weatherproof front door

[kglazing]

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[merakiblr]

Porch in Toronto

An example of a large contemporary stone porch design with a roof extension.

[clonerightsagenda]

Anyway we're in a no yard signs allowed neighborhood but I suspect many if not most of my neighbors are conservative (it was originally oriented as a retirement community and is still primarily old white people, at least one of whom has been comfortable making bigoted comments in front of mixed company) but since I'm now in a position of some visibility/authority due to being in the HOA against my will I'm going to put together a cold weather care package (handwarmers, maybe some hot chocolate/tea packets, a little zine with emergency numbers for if you lose power, heating centers, weatherproofing tips, etc.) and go door to door handing them out. I'll keep the zine much less political than the ones we use for other areas but if while handing them out I get into a nice chat about how utilities prices keep going up and there are public comment sessions every time they try to raise them, and also isn't it wild that the weather keeps getting worse, I wonder why that is... so be it. At the very least more of us will know each other's faces and that's step 1.

[alchemyandmagic]

[TIME SENSITIVE] GOFUNDME LINK

Hi everyone, my name is Chase. I am creating this gofundme in hopes to help me, my fiancee Lily, my best friend Zoey, and our two kitties Mango and Cocoa escape out currently falling apart apartment by September.

The history with this apartment has always been sketchy, we learned in late 2022 our lease was fraudulent as our previous landlord hadn't disclosed to us that he was subleasing. When we suddenly got a notice that we might be facing an eviction, despite paying rent on time every single month, we ended up learning be was pocketing the money and ran. The property owners were kind enough to keep us in the apartment and sign a real lease, however unfortunately getting in contact with them regarding issues has been more difficult than it should be.

Since October, we have been dealing with broken windows, a broken front door (which only got fixed in May!) broken shower tiles and a clogged tub drain, shotty lighting, and other damage in the apartment. We also learned during that cold snap in January our apartment is not weatherproof for cold weather, it was around 30 F in my room near one of the broken windows before we had to tape everything up. This apartment has become a safety concern for both us and the cats, and despite repeatedly calling and emailing we have receive only one repair since October.

While I know we are more than set to cover rent, extra fees like pet fees and move in fees are a little harder to cover. I recently started a new job and went through about a month without pay, draining my checking savings and maxing out my credit card, I am still recovering from this slowly. My fiancee is frequently in chronic pain so working any longer than she does would take a toll on her, and when Zoey moved up it proved to be harder to find a job than she expected, so for a little while she wasn't able to help much with rent.

This combined with emergency expenses (hospital visit, vet visit, major repairs, etc) has put us in a place where we need a bit of extra help getting us into a nicer and safer place.

We are currently lined up for a couple apartments in our neighborhood, so as soon as we get confirmation we can move forward with one of these places we will be set.

[bullet-prooflove]

The Half Way Point Part Four: Grow Strong - Angel Reyes x Reader (Feat Felipe Reyes) - Final Part

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The Half Way Point:

Part One: Pink Roses - Felipe doesn't like you.

Part Two: Blessing - Felipe gets to know you a little better.

Part Three: A Safe Space - Felipe helps with some repairs.

The two of them have been watching you for ten minutes through the kitchen window and you still show no signs of coming indoors. Instead, you’re at the front of Felipe’s house digging out the borders alongside the rose bush because you’ve arrived with compost and a determination to do something about Felipe's shitty soil.

“When I invited you over for dinner this is not what I had in mind.” He tells Angel as he sips from his beer bottle.

“It’s her thing.” Angel states, rubbing his palm over the back of his neck. “She fucking loves getting her hands in the dirt.”

Felipe knows what you’re doing. He fixed your bench, oiled your gate, and then weatherproofed them both, and now you’re repaying the debt. He wonders if this is how it’s always going to be between the two of you and then realises that he’s started to think of you in the long term.

“You gonna marry her?”

“Eventually.” Angel tells him, his gaze never leaving you as you dump a fuck ton of compost into the earth. “We’re three months in. She’s going to think I’m nuts if I propose now.”

“I think she’s a little nuts anyway.” Felipe remarks turning his attention back to the oven. He slips on a pair of yellow oven mittens that Marisol used to use, before pulling out the oven tray with the jacket potatoes. “Go get her in before the neighbours think I’m too frail to attend to my own front yard.”

Angel complies with the request and Felipe watches the conversation through the window. When you tip your head back and laugh, he knows Angel’s told you what he said. He finds the corners of his mouth turning up as he heats the pan for the steak, he’s been marinading all afternoon.

He knows what love looks like and he knows that Angel is head over heels for you. It's the first time he's seen his son actually happy. He thinks you feel the same way, you’re tender with your affection, stripping off your gardening gloves and slipping them into your back pocket, before your fingers trail along the line of his jaw guiding his mouth to yours. It's almost too intimate to watch.

Felipe turns his attention back to the stove as you come through the door, heading straight towards the sink to wash your hands.

“It's too late Felipe,” You tell him as you turn on the tap. “One of your neighbours has ready asked me if I’m your new gardener.”

“That makes a refreshing change.” He remarks and Angel can't help but laugh at the sentiment as he pulls out a chair for you.

It's surprising how normal eating with other people feels to Felipe, despite the fact it's been a couple of years. The conversation flows easily, switching from the work that Angel's been doing at the community centre to other programs they have. He gets the sense that Angel is hedging around something when he shares a meaningful look with you.

“What?” Felipe says setting his knife and fork down in the centre of this plate.

“Are you sure you want to do it tonight?” Angel asks quietly tilting his head towards the urn on the sideboard.

Felipe sighs before leaning forward, his elbows coming to rest upon the table.

“I think it's time, don't you?”

Angel meets his father’s gaze, his lips pursing together before he nods his agreement. It’s been over six years since his mother died, it’s time for her to rest.

“Do you want to wait for EZ?” You ask him, pushing your empty plate away from you. “It's starting to get dark out, if we’re going to do it tonight, it should probably be soon.”

“We'll give him a few more minutes.” Felipe says looking up at the clock.

“We can always do it by candlelight.” Angel says, looking pointedly at the cupboard under the sink. “There's always a few in the disaster kit.”

It's half an hour later that you find yourself on your knees in front of Marisol's rose bush, digging out a small hole in the soil alongside the roots. Each of the Reyes men are stood behind you, EZ and Angel holding a candle to illuminate the darkness, while Felipe cradles Marisol’s urn to his chest.

“You're sure about this?” You ask them again as you set the trowel down in the grass beside you.

“Mom would have loved it.” EZ says reassuringly, his hand coming to rest on his father’s back for the briefest moments. “Something new growing from her ashes.”

You look to Felipe before kneels down beside you and removes the lid from the urn. You watch as he tips his late wife's remains into the soil. You use your trowel to cover up the hole before you pat it down flat. Felipe places his palm upon the earth, his thumb smoothing over the dirt as he whispers into the night.

“Grow strong my love.”

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[chocoblep]

#11: Spitting

Prompt: Surrogate

Rhyle looked up at the fat, heavy storm clouds that had rolled in over Quarrymill. He’d been helping one of the hume residents repair a garden box in exchange for a few seedlings that he could practice his abilities on, and of course, now that the weatherproofing stain on the outside was curing, the sky threatened rain. Sighing, he joined the hume and helped her lift the thing without touching the outsides of the box so that they could carry it under the large awning at the side of the house.

“This weather’s been crazy the last few days, I tell ya,” she said, clucking her tongue with disappointment. “A bell ago? No sign of rain. Now? It’s almost spittin’ already! Good thing this thing’s at least halfway dry already; I’d have hated to still be staining it when the rain started.”

Rhyle’s ear closest to the hume swiveled toward her, and he must have been giving her a strange look, because she furrowed her brow in confusion after they set the box down on the ground.

“Did I say something wrong?”

“No,” Rhyle answered honestly giving her a little shrug as they began to walk back around the side of the house toward the front door. “I am just wondering whose spit you’re talking about.”

The hume blinked owlishly at him, and then snorted. “The sky, of course! When it’s just starting to rain, I call it spittin’! IT comes down a little at a time, in spurts, usually, like the sky’s goin’ PTOOEY!” She exaggerated a spitting motion, like she was aiming for a spitoon, and Rhyle just made a face.

“Ah. So as others say, sprinkling,” he clarified, and she bobbed her head in a nod, brown curls shifting over one shoulder. 

“Sprinklin’. Spittin’. Same thing, justabouts.” After a moment’s pause, she opened the door to her garden shed and retrieved the three potted seedlings she’d promised him, all lined up on a little wooden tray for ease of carrying. “Well, here ya are, Rhyle. Payment as promised.”

He nodded and bade her a good evening, starting the walk back to his burrow with his prizes. He hadn’t made it a malm out of the village when the sky opened up and it started pouring, and he pulled the hood of his cloak up to cover his head and ears. He didn’t mind it, really; the smell was wonderful, and the sound of it hitting the leaves and the ground nearby was soothing. He’d never seen rain before he’d come here, and now he wondered how many words existed for it. Maybe he’d ask his friend next time he saw her.

[spiralinghours]

“Into the White” (Part 2/?)

Fandom: Saw franchise

Rating: 18+ (to be safe idk)

Characters/Pairings: Mark Hoffman, Eleanor Bonneville, very mild Mark x Eleanor (like in a weird way)

Tags/Warnings: feeding kink (because of course there is); weight gain; mild age gap stuff (as in Eleanor is flirting with Mark… it’s all consensual but she’s in her 20’s and he’s in his 40’s); Stockholm Syndrome? (sort of?)

Summary: Eleanor, being a collector of all things Jigsaw, has acquired a hefty piece of memorabilia.

Author’s Notes: I’m so bad at summaries. Anyways, this is going nowhere but I’m having so much fun with it.

“Are you hungry?” Eleanor prodded, unaware of how her jeweled glance drifted down to the hefty paunch that rounded against the zipper of Mark’s jacket, or how tightly the weatherproofed fabric clawed against his ample (“Squeezable,” her intrusive thoughts added) sides. Something about it didn’t line up with the circumstances.

They were sat in her little red Maserati—matching the electrically chemical-cherry shade of her dye job.

“Always,” Mark laughed gruffly. “But, uh, I highly doubt anyone’s gonna play it cool if they see me roll up to the nearest Shake Shack.”

“Don’t be stupid. We’ll just go back to my apartment. You can get cleaned up and stuff too.”

Raspy choking sputtered from her lips as Mark’s large palm clasped tightly around her throat, swift and unexpected.

“You’re stupidly trusting of someone who’s killed most of the city.” His voice rumbled like a dangerous purr at the implication. “Why? What’s your motive?” He released her soft neck, noting a relatively unbothered look in her eyes despite fighting for breath.

“Most of the city?” Her voice tickled on the brink of laughter through strained coughing. She was taunting him. “I hardly doubt that a chunk of Umbrella Health, your precinct, and that Bobby Dagen circus counts for most of the city, but it is a lot. I commend you for that much. Watching all those people squirm in those traps—that’s gotta be exhilarating.”

The most unsettling of smiles crawled across her candy-rose lips as she peeled forward, breeze coursing through the rolled down windows.

“You’re an interesting one,” Mark huffed, wondering if maybe he should have reserved a little more fear and hesitation. He couldn’t shake the image of the tiny little redhead gleefully torturing him in the most unimaginable ways.

——

“Are the zip ties still necessary?” Mark grumbled from across the small, yellow bistro table. For a girl with a lot of medical school money from her parents, Eleanor’s apartment was small, as were all her craft store accoutrements that filled it. It made Mark feel like a clumsy bear, bumping into countertops and shelves at every turn.

The size of the place couldn’t take the entirety of the blame, as Mark was indeed a fairly dense and wide individual. It was a point that lingered across Eleanor’s observations and fluttered along her blinking, shadow-caked lids as he moved around.

“I may like you—I may be giving you a place to stay for now—but I also know all about you. Can’t trust you to not stab me in the throat,” Eleanor tutted with an overly-eager and amused grin. “You already forget about choking me in the car? Silly.”

Before letting him make another move past her front door when they arrived, she had made sure to keep his hands bound behind him with little plastic restraints. Sure, he could have easily busted out of them… but only if she hadn’t tightened them to the point of cutting into his thick wrists with too much pull force.

She kept a handful of the ties in her pocket, along with a box cutter, allowing her to replace them as needed: before hopping into the bath she drew for him, after giving him a fresh change of clothes, and so on…

The perverse shiver of self-satisfaction chilled through her, recounting how she hadn’t expected to find much else besides grimy crime scene tiles that day… And now? Now she was housing one of the last few apprentices that had been presumed dead. A nationally wanted killer. A threat.

While he was her guest, he was also at the mercy of her bindings and watchful eyes.

Watchful indeed.

Keeping his wrists secured to the tub’s faucet, Eleanor had scrubbed the sweat-caked muck off Mark’s skin, being mindful of any tender scars and untreated scrapes. A thick, rosy line shone above his tanned-gold complexion as she grazed the loofah across his broad chest. Heaving, strong chest, peppered with wisps of dark hair and the most minimal freckling…

‘Don’t comment, don’t comment,’ she hammered to herself, mouth tightening into a straight line and letting her hand go on autopilot as she continued to clean him.

Now, they sat across from each other in the meager galley kitchen, Eleanor plotting how to work around the bindings. “You like pie?”

“I guess,” Mark shrugged. He didn’t want to sound too demanding, but real food—a full meal—would have been preferred. “What kind?”

“Black cherry. With a little whipped cream, of course.” She was already turned towards the fridge, fishing the tin off a shelf. “I’ll order some delivery, but figured you might like a little something for now.”

“Ahem, again, the zip ties?” Mark couldn’t make the gesture of raising his hands with his arms behind his back, so he made a show of shifting his shoulders around.

“Leave it to me, Detective.” She replied with a dorky salute, moving to stand in front of him with a fork hovering.

“Seriously? You’re gonna feed me? What am I, a baby?”

“You sorta complain like one,” she giggled. “Come on.”

Fighting against irritation and burning cheeks, Mark leaned forward for the overloaded forkful of cherry glaze and crust. He couldn’t deny that it did taste pretty decent (it was hard to fuck up pie—even when it was subpar it was good), but maybe just having something sweet, and being somewhere clean and dry with doting attention on him was enhancing the stimulation of it all.

“Oooo he likes it,” Eleanor chirped like a little cardinal, waggling her black-polished fingers. “Good!”

Each subsequent delivery from the fork left tacky-sweet smearing across Mark’s lips and in the corners of his mouth. He’d begrudgingly let Eleanor tidy him up with a napkin, though he silently enjoyed it in its newness. Weird yet strangely pleasant.

“I’ll take a little more,” Mark sighed, settling in and getting comfortable. He absentmindedly relaxed his shoulders and sank against the chair backing, nearly forgetting he was literally bound to a little piece of IKEA furniture.

“More? You finished it. Pie’s gone. I didn’t even get to try any, thank you very much.” Eleanor didn’t actually mind, preferring to focus on the bewilderment flashing across Mark’s eyes. “I get it, you must be so hungry after being chained up all alone in that bathroom.” There was something knowing, almost teasing, in her voice.

Mark couldn’t bring himself to answer with something obvious and snarky. He looked around, feeling caught and under the microscope.

“You know, people probably assumed you starved to death above all else. I mean, if they even knew what happened to you.”

“Like you know anything,” Mark scoffed, not meeting her eyes.

“I know enough. Duh.” She walked behind him, picking at strands of his overgrown waves, raking them between her fingers. “But it doesn’t take a professional to see how… not underfed you are.”

“Excuse me?” His voice was sharp, but bumbling, like a cat caught with its paw in the fish bowl.

“In fact, you’re a little bigger than I remember how you looked in the papers and on the news. I can’t imagine how someone can get fatter after being locked up for almost a year.”

“Whoa, I, uh…”

“It doesn’t matter. A big, intimidating guy like you? Hard to not be built the way you are. Must be natural. I mean, it’s not just anyone who can kill a roomful of FBI agents with their bare hands. Detective, did you ever play rugby? Or football?”

She sounded like she was… Was she flirting with him?

Eleanor moved her small hands to his shoulders and trap muscles, rhythmically squeezing any knots she could pinpoint. Mark remained frozen to the chair (not that he could move too much anyways), slight unease building up at the foreign intrusion. Not terrible, he had to remind himself, but so much touching was new.

“I don’t know what you blackmailed or bribed Brad and Ryan with,” she spoke low and quiet, hunkered down close by Mark’s ear, “but I’m guessing they’re the ones that have been keeping you alive. And they’ve been doing a decent job of it too.” She was practically draped over him at that point, reaching a hand down to lightly trace the way his stomach rolled out past his chest—the enticingly heftiest part of him.

While his dark layers and boxy raincoat may have obscured his barrel build for months, his thicker figure was too hard to hide in the fresh clothes he’d been given. Some threadbare, lived-in New York Dolls shirt that typically hung off Eleanor’s body like a blanket looked more fitted on Mark: some wiggle room, sure, but enough tautness cupping around his chest, love handles, and protruding belly. The gray joggers he’d been given were a similar story, though slightly less forgiving in the waist and the thighs. The elastic was already biting into him, and some unnerved part of his skittish dog brain wondered if it was on purpose.

“I have to admit, I have a thing for bigger guys, Detective. A soft spot for a soft build, heehee.” Eleanor’s giggles were bordering on creepy, grating in Mark’s ears as she lowered down onto his lap.

“I told you, I’m not a detective anymore so you don’t need to keep calling me that.” He ground his back teeth reflexively, plush lips giving way to a sneer.

“Ugh, but it feels weird calling you MARK. You’re, like, my dad’s age almost. Well, maybe an uncle or something. Feels very informal.”

“You’re worried about formalities? Really?” In lieu of shrugging for emphasis, Mark widened his eyes and panned his glare around, optically pointing to the way Eleanor had straddled one of his thighs like a rocking horse and had started braiding a tuft of hair by his ear. “Call me Mark.”

“Mmmm… I mean, I’m gonna call you what I want.” Eleanor rolled her eyes playfully in consideration. “Mark is fine. But Detective Grumpy Ass is funnier.”

‘Goddddd,’ Mark exhaled internally, ‘I really am a prisoner.’

“Oh, also, what’s with the ‘D’?”

“‘D?’”

“‘D. Hoffman’ on your old badge?”

“I burned my old badge. What? Wait—”

“Don’t worry, I found the unburnt scraps before that warehouse got cleared out. I was curious. Does the D stand for David or something? Is that what I should call you? You have a first name or a middle name that starts with D?”

Mark winced with embarrassment at the recollection. “It stands for ‘detective’. I signed that when I was hammered. Got a little confused.”

Squealing delightfully, Eleanor got up and fished the charred old cards and wallet from a baggie in a nearby drawer. “Oh. My. Godddddd. I love knowing that! You’re so silly.” She pulled out a remaining half of Mark’s New Jersey state ID and gave it a thoughtful glare. “Wow, 5’10”, brown hair, blue eyes and… 215 pounds? I highly doubt that’s up-to-date.” The giggling continued as she returned her stash to its hiding place and bounded back over to Mark.

“Okay, please… If you unbind me, I promise I won’t hurt you or do anything,” Mark pleaded with the utmost calmness he likely ever mustered.

“Why should I believe you? Hmmmm?”

“Because, honestly? You make me nervous.” His eyes rolled up, widened and glassy-blue. A stab at a little vulnerability couldn’t hurt, right?

Eleanor threaded a lock of fried, red strands through his lips in thought. “Truce? No weapons, no murdering each other? Although, I didn’t mind the choking too much. But, like, maybe let me tap out if you decide to do that again.” There was that overly-excited yet blank grin again. Jesus…

“God, yes, okay,” Mark agreed. “And, this should go without saying, no getting the authorities involved. We’d obviously both have some problems.”

“Well duhhhhh.”

“So we’re good? You’ll let me go now?”

“Not until after you’ve eaten. You said you were still hungry, right? You’re gonna stay put, relax, and I’m gonna feed you. I’m gonna take care of you. Get you back to one hundred. You don’t have to worry about going hungry, like, ever.”

“Is this, what, a thing for you?”

“Heeee, you ask a lot of questions. Oh! And on that note, the delivery should be here any moment!”

——

Mark wanted to protest. He didn’t think it was physically, scientifically possible to fit anymore into him. He was stuffed to the ribs and then some with a spread of chicken, mashed potatoes, and some other staples that seemed close enough to comfortable home cooking. He couldn’t tell what all was ordered and devoured, just let Eleanor prop his chin up with one hand and scoop spoonfuls of this and that with the other. All with the admiration of a sculptor appraising their own work.

Something deep in his complacent, lazy-cat desires fought against the instinct to ask Eleanor to stop. A lot was head-butting his survival instincts at that moment. But she was being sweet—if still awkward and somewhat intense—and the fuzzy tranquility of that, mixed with the drowsiness of a overfull belly, started to lull him into less guarded territory.

Without the accessibility of his hands, the worn out T-shirt had ridden up just enough over his navel, leaving him exposed and unable to adjust. Eleanor slowly noticed this, and, with an adoringly insane flare in her eyes, darted her palms to the sides of his gut, tickling and hefting with glee.

“Ugh, don’t do that,” Mark groaned, desperate tone sounding so foreign against his usual tepid demeanor. “I’m too full for that, cut it out.”

Eleanor stilled her hands, opting for a more gentle touch. “Say ‘please’! Where are your manners?”

Mark could feel his lids getting heavy, breathing shallow. He was too worn. “You’re enjoying this too much. Fucking weirdo.”

“Say please, Detective Grumpy. Be nice.” She feigned a lippy, red pout.

“Please, Eleanor.”

“Okay, since you were so sweet.” She beamed, snapping her hands away and grabbing the box cutter from her pocket. With a brief moment of careful sawing, the zip ties were off, leaving pink indentations behind. “I’m thinking we watch a little Criminal Minds. You like Criminal Minds?”

“Do I have a choice?”

Eleanor gave a non-answer with her lingering light laugh, helping him from his seat in the kitchen to her jade green couch (another piece of furniture that looked simultaneously cheap and stylish—a university student staple).

Mark plopped down heavily with a sigh, surprised to see Eleanor tuck in close by his side, head on his shoulder, knees tucked up to her chest. “Yeah, just make yourself comfortable,” he mumbled sarcastically.

“You’re cozy. Like a body pillow.” She smiled deeply, eyes shut with contentment.

“You keep feeding me like this I’m gonna look like a pillow.”

“Yeah, I highly doubt you mind that. You just don’t wanna say you like it. Besides, the more different you look from the last time anyone’s seen you in public, the better. You wanna be recognized if we go out?”

“Where you gonna take me? A Hot Topic?”

“I’m surprised you know what that is. Oh! Speaking of which, we should go shopping! You’ll need new clothes. I’m thinking a leather jacket… Some jeans…”

‘I was a lieutenant once,’ Mark sighed internally, eyes squeezing with exasperation, ‘now I’m some girl’s dress-up doll.’

But his grumbling and griping halted once he felt a petite, cold hand slither up under his shirt, lightly scratching at his belly. He couldn’t deny how nice it felt.

“A little to the left,” he mumbled, reclining further back and tucking an arm under his head.

“You ever see stuff in real life like on these crime dramas?” Eleanor piped up as she turned on an episode.

“Probably. You gonna ask me about it the whole time?”

“Probably.”

[marvelingjules]

Stuff on my mind lately…

See the thing is… our landlord hasn’t done maintenance on this house in any serious sense since we moved in when I was five or six. It’s been WELL over 20 years. My dad had to fix the leaky ceiling in the back room years ago when it became uninhabitable. There’s a giant hole in the living room ceiling cover by a tarp and it’s been there for years. We went almost a decade without a heater in the house - I’d see my breath in the mornings in the back room, because we couldn’t afford running room heaters in all the bedrooms all night. The kitchen laminate has never been updated or repairs so it has holes torn in it. The windows are not weatherproof. Both the front and back doors stick in the summer and let in cold from the seams in the winter. The carpet hasn’t been replaced the entire time either; there’s patches in the living room that are completely worn away of threads. The roof has leaks and they either don’t fix it at all or do the laziest and cheapest temporary fix possible. Both porch stairs are in rough shape; my dad’s replaced them over the years but even just today I watched one bend under my mom’s weight, and she’s not that heavy. She walks with a cane. It’s a risk for there to be weak stairs.

They upped our rent last fall due to “maintenance costs rising”.

What fucking maintenance?

So like. It’s very honest and an understatement to say either we need to pressure the landlord into doing the bare fucking minimum (unlikely, both on the landlord’s part and my folks being willing to make a fuss) or to move.

The issue is… we get this place dirt cheap for local rental costs.

And if we were gonna pay what a rental comparable to this place costs, well fuck, it’s almost cheaper in most cases to just fucking buy a place.

There’s a real nice home not far in a rural area that’s not bad for the current costs in this area, almost a steal tbh. It’s rural so it works for the usda rural home loan. None of us have owned a home before so we can get some aid as first time home buyers. Idk if it would actually work out but it’s not as much of a longshot as it could be.

But… I don’t want to stay here forever. I don’t want to live in this state, let alone this area, for many more years. I keep my eye out for jobs elsewhere so I can potentially find a chance to move, now that I’ve got 5+ years experience at my career, including running a branch, leading a committee/system-project, and cochairing a service group’s meetings. Yeah there’s still experiences I need to have to fully round out but I think they’re not complete deferents.

So… it’s like. Do we move sooner, or later? Do we pay to reflow at least the living room and my folks’ bedroom, where the carpet is worst worn and try to make living in this house a little less of a nightmare, or would that be a waste of money (it’s not like we’d be allowed to take it out of rent; flooring wear doesn’t count I believe for upkeep costs on the landlord’s part). I looked up how much it would cost to install laminate flooring that is waterproof and scratch resistant for an estimate of our house’s sqft and it’ll be several thousand easily. Only a bit more than it would cost to remove the fucking popcorn ceiling and repair the giant hole in it. Either of those repairs could make things better and easier on my folks. Easier to clean, no worries about the leaks in the rain, less dust-allergens-pet hair getting caught up in fibers and nooks and crannies.

I saw a house for rent at a VERY reasonable cost near my work. It only has one bathroom, so I don’t want to bring my parents in because I am SO tired of sharing a bathroom with them. I could afford it myself, and have my own space.

My mom would never get out of the house unless my dad drivs her, and he hates doing it even for a logical reason (like grocery shopping) and she hates going places with him anymore these days. She would be stuck, and that’s not fair to either of them to never get a break from each other. And frankly, I’m skeptical they could afford living here without my income helping.

Idk, it’s just a complicated knot of coin flips and luck and hoping for the best no matter what we decide to do. I’d prefer to own my own place, but do I do that now because you don’t know if you’ll ever get a job elsewhere any time soon? Or do I wait because you never know when you’ll find that golden opportunity and what the housing market might look like in the future?

[dylan-westwick]

character: Safiye Aksoy @safiye-aksoy

location: Room Service

Dylan had a few house projects that she wanted to get working on once she was able to start and with her mom having left, she felt like it was a good time start since there weren't any planned guests soon. She wanted to start with putting a rail on the ramp to the front door. She still had to get approval from her doctor on a few things before she knew she could go through with starting, but it didn't hurt to window shop. Her eyes were looking over the various types of weatherproof sprays when she noticed someone in the aisle walking away and something dropped out of their pocket. "Oh! Ma'am! I think ya dropped somethin'." She called out as she reached over to grab the paper before she walked away even more.

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Darktober 6

"... Bridget led me away from the big grand entry at the front of the mansion, to a smaller section around the back by the garage, with a very nice but significantly less grandiose entry door. "Guest house, originally," Bridget told me. "Mrs. Elizabeth likes it better here than in the main house. Can't say I blame her." She rang an old-fashioned bell by the doorway. I heard a distant "Come in!" from inside. Bridget obliged, and I followed.

We came into a little entry room (I think they call it a foyer?), paved with old tile covered with a large and covertly weatherproof rug. There was an old stairway on one side, and a large set of wooden double doors in the wall facing the entry. Lining the walls were portraits - portraits of the Collins family, I can only assume. Some were newer, clearly from the last century, and others were far, far older. They all shared the same dark hair and eyes (with only one or two exceptions), and a general air of grave regality - like they were going off to war right after their portrait sitting or something. It was so strange to just casually walk near them like they were just everyday house decorations, and not original historical pieces of art that belonged at the Louvre.

Bridget left my suitcase at the stairway, going to knock on the double doors.

"For heaven's sake, Bridget, why are you being so polite? Come barge in like you always do, you're giving the poor girl strange ideas about us."

Bridget grinned, opening the door.

Behind them lay a disarmingly cozy living-room. It looked nothing like the rest of the house, except for the stonework floors. Plush rugs, old but cushy-looking furniture, modern family photos now occupying wall space instead of regally painted portraits. At the center of it all was a large fireplace with a carved mantle, and before the fireplace...

....stood a woman. A petite, dark-haired woman, wearing plain, comfortable clothes, holding a steaming mug of bergamot tea that filled the room with its bright scent. She looked to be somewhere in her mid-forties, lines creasing her tanned face, eyes a deep, cool green. She was a good foot shorter than me, but there was something in the way she held herself as she turned to look at me with those calm, cool eyes that made me immediately stand up as straight as I could, ready to obey orders, listen to every word she had to say.

She locked eyes with me, and her cool expression immediately cracked into the sweetest, warmest smile I had ever seen. "Welcome to Collinwood, Victoria." she said. "I'm so glad you're here. I'm Elizabeth Collins."

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Jurassic Park Gates continued - I made the small torch holders and, since those little fan flames were way too expensive, I bought some simple flickering pumpkin lights to put inside them. Each holder has a shelf cut into it to keep the light from dropping all the way in. The picture above is a quick stack test. The top two pieces and the larger bottom piece are not currently attached to one another. I'm going to come up with a way to make it so they'll come apart for storage. For the doors, I glued two boards together and then cut the front pattern out of thin foam I bought in a roll from Michaels. This was glued on and then grooves were cut out between the "wood panels". I want the doors to come off (again for storage), so I used these hinges that easily come apart. I did have to buy left and right hinges which were sold separately though.

The arched sign will also be made to come off. I'm going to do some tests with industrial strength velcro to see if that works. Once that part is sorted, it'll be on to texturing with this cool technique I saw on Youtube and then weatherproofing and painting!

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"Choosing the Right Door Supplier: Quality, Security, and Style for Your Home"

Introduction

Doors are more than just entryways—they play a vital role in home security, energy efficiency, and aesthetics. Whether you're renovating, building a new home, or upgrading your property, choosing the right door supplier is crucial. A reliable Door supplier provides high-quality, stylish, and durable doors that enhance your home's functionality and curb appeal.

What to Look for in a Door Supplier

1. Wide Range of Door Options

A top-tier supplier should offer various types of doors, including:

Front Entry Doors – The focal point of your home's exterior, combining security and style.

Interior Doors – Available in different materials and designs to match your home’s decor.

Sliding & Bi-Fold Doors – Perfect for maximizing space and natural light.

French Doors – Elegant and timeless, ideal for patios or living spaces.

Security & Fire Doors – Designed for added protection and compliance with safety regulations.

2. Quality Materials

A reputable supplier offers doors made from durable and high-quality materials such as:

Solid Wood – Classic and sturdy, providing natural beauty.

Steel – Extremely strong and secure, ideal for front entry doors.

Aluminum – Lightweight, rust-resistant, and modern in appearance.

Fiberglass – Energy-efficient, weather-resistant, and low-maintenance.

uPVC – Affordable and excellent for insulation and noise reduction.

3. Energy Efficiency and Security

Choose a supplier that provides energy-efficient doors with:

Insulated cores to reduce heat loss.

Double or triple glazing for better thermal performance in glass doors.

Weatherproof seals to prevent drafts.

High-security locks and reinforced frames for maximum protection.

4. Customization Options

The best door suppliers allow customization in terms of:

Size and design – Tailored to fit unique architectural styles.

Color and finish – From classic wood tones to modern painted options.

Glass inserts and decorative elements – For added elegance and personalization.

5. Reputation and Customer Reviews

Look for suppliers with positive reviews, strong warranties, and excellent customer service. A well-established supplier should offer:

Professional installation services.

Warranties on materials and workmanship.

After-sales support for maintenance and repairs.

Conclusion

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Why Put money into a Summer months Residence? A summertime household is more than just a backyard element—it’s a flexible House that provides price to your property even though featuring a relaxing escape from daily life. Here are a few crucial Rewards:

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House Office environment – A quiet and productive workspace. Health club or Yoga Studio – A non-public Place for exercise and wellness. Guest Space – A cushty place for website visitors to remain right away. Yard Bar or Lounge – A trendy Place for entertaining family and friends. Young children’ Playroom – An enjoyable and Risk-free place for kids to Engage in. The place to acquire a Summertime Property in Glasgow A lot of regional suppliers and Specialist builders in Glasgow offer you customized-constructed summer residences tailor-made for your specific desires. Be sure you select a reputable firm that gives top quality craftsmanship, insulation options, and aftercare expert services.

Final Ideas A summer months home in Glasgow is often a beneficial addition to any backyard garden, presenting a tranquil retreat, extra living Area, and countless customization solutions. Whether or not you're looking for the workspace, a cozy hideaway, or a trendy enjoyment hub, a summertime property is the best Alternative.

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Shop Front Door Repairs: Security, Maintenance, and Solutions

A well-maintained shop front door is essential for any business. It serves as the first impression for customers while also ensuring security and smooth operation. Over time, shop front doors can suffer from wear and tear, requiring prompt repairs to prevent security risks, operational issues, and a negative impact on a store’s appearance.

Common Issues with Shop Front Doors

Shop front doors can experience several issues, including:

Broken or Misaligned Hinges – Frequent use can loosen hinges, leading to difficulty in opening and closing the door.

Glass Damage – Cracks or shattered glass pose safety risks and reduce the professional look of a store.

Lock Malfunctions – A faulty lock can compromise security, making it easier for intruders to gain access.

Door Misalignment – Changes in weather conditions or accidental impacts can misalign doors, causing them to stick or drag.

Worn-Out Automatic Door Mechanisms – Businesses with automatic doors may face sensor failures or motor issues.

Rust and Corrosion – Metal components can rust over time, affecting both appearance and functionality.

Importance of Timely Repairs

Delaying shop front door repairs can lead to more significant problems, including security vulnerabilities, higher repair costs, and potential customer loss. A malfunctioning door can also be a safety hazard, potentially violating local regulations.

Repair Solutions

Depending on the issue, several repair solutions can restore a shop front door:

Hinge and Frame Adjustments – Realigning or replacing hinges ensures smooth door operation.

Glass Replacement – Installing toughened or laminated glass enhances security and aesthetics.

Lock Repairs or Upgrades – Fixing or upgrading to high-security locks improves protection.

Automatic Door Repairs – Regular servicing of sensors and motors maintains efficiency.

Weatherproofing – Sealing gaps and applying anti-rust treatments increase durability.

Choosing a Professional Repair Service

Hiring a skilled technician ensures a high-quality repair job. Look for professionals with experience in commercial door fitters, a good reputation, and quick response times. Many services offer emergency repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for businesses.

Preventative Maintenance

Regular maintenance can prevent costly repairs. Business owners should schedule periodic inspections to check hinges, locks, and automatic mechanisms. Keeping doors clean and lubricated also prolongs their lifespan.

Conclusion

Shop Door Repair are essential for maintaining security, functionality, and a positive business image. Addressing issues promptly and investing in professional repair services can save money in the long run and create a welcoming storefront for customers. Regular maintenance ensures that shop front doors remain in optimal condition, reducing the likelihood of unexpected failures. A secure and well-functioning entrance is a crucial investment for any business looking to provide a safe and appealing environment.

Source & Reference: https://sites.google.com/view/expertshopfront/shop-front-door-repairs-security-maintenance-and-solutions

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