Premier Pro Wash & Seal - April 2022

Premier Pro Wash & Seal - April 2022

PREMIER PRO WASH & SEAL

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IN THE SWING OF SPRING Getting the Inside Scoop

Family is everything — our immediate family and our Premier Pro Wash & Seal family alike hold a special place in our hearts, and every chance we get, we love to celebrate them. We were just looking back at the accomplishments we have made over the past few years, where the business has gone, and what an integral role our family has played in it all. Once we started counting, we were shocked to realize that our son, Jordan (JoJo); our niece, Donna; and Manny, who is like a son to us, have almost all been with the company for three years now! Time flies! Since we first opened the doors to Premier Pro Wash & Seal, our son, Jordan (JoJo), has played an essential role. When he had available time, he would always jump in to help. He is now one of our lead technicians and has been a full time member for almost three solid years now! Donna is our office manager. When clients call us, she is the first point of contact, available to assist with setting up appointments and follow-ups or answering any questions. Manny, whom we have coached in Little League travel baseball since he was 9 years old, is our estimates expert. He is the first person clients will typically meet in person for paver sealing quotes where he explains our processes, expectations, the pricing, and can answer any additional questions. As April Fools’ is this month, we’d like to share a pro tip on how not to be a fool when it comes to cleaning your own screens. Many people will use a pressure washer to clean their screened enclosures and, unfortunately, wind up blowing out a panel or two. Instead, we recommend a soft wash cleaning approach, allowing our cleaners to

Donna (left), Jordan “JoJo” (middle), Manny (right)

do the job, and then gently spraying them clean to avoid any damage. Always avoid using high pressure cleaners on your delicate screens! April also brings along some fantastic weather. It’s our driest month of the year here in Florida, and that certainly calls for some fun in the sun at the beach before those afternoon thunderstorms roll in every afternoon in the summer. The ocean is finally warm enough, and it’s still not too hot on the sand this time of year. If you’re anything like us, you may also be looking forward to some great concerts coming to the local area this month. Kenny Chesney, Journey, Justin Beiber, and Martina McBride are all set to perform. As we cruise right on into an exciting spring under the Florida sun, if you are looking to have your pavers professionally cleaned or sealed, or your home’s exterior spruced up, give us a call today. We’d love to chat about how we can help you to maintain your home and better enjoy your time outdoors. –Jeremy & Tiffany Forrest

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Wallpaper Is Back … But Why?

PREPARING YOUR A/C

UNIT FOR SUMMER

For many people around the country, April is the first month when they might turn on their air conditioning unit. Even if it’s still chilly where you are, summer is right around the corner, so you need to make sure your A/C unit is ready to tackle the summer heat. A central air conditioner has an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor. The compressor is where you want to spend your time cleaning and maintaining. More than likely, you didn’t use your air conditioner during the cooler winter months, so you’ll need to do a few things to ensure your unit is in peak condition before turning it on. Before doing any work on your unit, make sure you turn off the circuit breaker. You’ll need to turn off the power to the condenser at the service panel, but most condensers also have a weatherproof disconnect box that you need to power down. Once your unit is powered down, you can begin cleaning and replacing your furnace or air-handler filters. Ideally, you should do this twice a year. If you fail to change or clean these filters, restricted air flow will reduce the efficiency of your unit. In addition to cleaning your filter, you also need to clean the condenser coils. If your unit was uncovered during the winter, leaves and other debris likely found their way inside the coils. Make sure the fan is clear before moving inside the box to check if the coils are clogged. If they are, clean them with a soft brush and use a vacuum to clean the coils from the inside. Once you’ve cleared away all the debris and excess water, check the coolant lines. These lines are usually covered with foam insulation that can fray and crack. If they’re damaged, replace them with new foam insulation sleeves. Your unit should now be ready for a test, and if everything runs well, your air conditioner should be ready to take on the summer heat. Anyone can clean and complete simple maintenance, but if the system still doesn’t work properly, call in a professional to investigate and handle further repairs.

Wallpaper is one style of home decor that you either love or hate. It was extremely popular in the 1930s and grew in popularity throughout the 1950s and ’60s. While wallpaper was still being put in homes during the ’70s, its popularity had peaked, and people began turning toward more minimalistic means to decorate their walls. The 1980s saw paint and paneling become more popular, and paint became the dominating force in wall design during the ’90s. Not only did wallpaper fall out of style due to new ideas in interior design, but it was also a pain to install and remove. For years, it seemed rare to walk into someone’s home and see wallpaper. But over the last few years, it’s become much more common. This has led many people to wonder why wallpaper has returned and if it is here to stay. Over the last decade, DIY and home improvement shows have taken the world by storm. Some of the shows would use minimalistic wallpaper when designing a room, but as time progressed, more and more home improvement shows had their hosts applying wallpaper. The designs they chose were more modern, making viewers envision similar designs in their own homes. Additionally, traditional wallpaper manufacturers heard the feedback regarding the difficulty of installing and removing wallpaper. They addressed the issues by creating wallpapers that were easier to apply and didn’t need excessive amounts of glue. Producers also explained the environmental advantages of wallpaper, which piqued the interest of environmentally conscious individuals. Wallpaper sales have been rising over the past few years and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. One study estimates that the global market for digitally printed wallpaper will reach $7.5 billion by 2026. It sat at $2 billion in 2017 with most sales taking place in Europe and Asia. Only time will tell if Americans continue to get back behind the wallpaper trend.

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SHE SAVED HER HUMAN! Meet Tinsley, a Car Crash Survivor On Jan. 3, 2022, New Hampshire State Police responded to a call about a lone dog wandering around on the interstate near Veterans Memorial Bridge. When they got there, the pup — a Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley — led the officers on what seemed to be a wild goose chase. “When Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers attempted to get close to the canine, it continued to run northbound on Interstate 89, crossing into Vermont,” the police department wrote in a Facebook post. “A short time later, Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers located a damaged section of guardrail near the Interstate 91 and Interstate 89 junction.”

owner, Cam, made a full recovery. He also knows just how special his pup is.

It turns out Tinsley had a destination in mind: an upside-down pickup truck that had crashed through that very guardrail.

“She gets spoiled all the time,” he told the WPTZ news station. “She’ll get some venison, probably [a] burger tonight, and probably some back scratches with it.” Tinsley is not the only dog who has saved a human from the cold. In the winter of 2017, a rescue pooch named Peanut saved the life of a 3-year-old girl in Michigan who had wandered away from home, and a golden retriever named Kelsey saved her owner after he slipped in the snow and broke his neck. She kept him warm for 19 hours and barked until help came. To read the full story of Tinsley’s roadside rescue, visit CNN.com and search “real-life Lassie.”

The truck had rolled off the highway, and the people who were inside — including Tinsley’s owner, Cam Laundry — were on the ground, badly hurt and hypothermic! Thanks to Tinsley’s bravery, the cops called an ambulance that rushed them to the hospital. “This was almost like a real-life Lassie situation,” one lieutenant told CNN. “It’s really quite remarkable. This dog definitely saved their lives. I don’t think they would have survived the night given the temperatures.”

Tinsley is a real hero on four legs, just like Lassie, a fictional pup who saved two little boys from dying of hypothermia in the snow. Fortunately, Tinsley’s grateful

ONE-PAN CHICKEN TACOS

TAKE A BREAK

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch pieces • 2 tbsp garlic powder • 2 tbsp cumin • 2 tbsp chipotle powder

• Canola oil (for frying) • Corn tortillas • Grated cheddar cheese • Pico de gallo and guacamole salsa (to taste)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, garlic powder, cumin, and chipotle powder. Mix until the chicken is coated. 2. In a frying pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture. Cook on medium heat for 5–8 minutes. 3. Remove the chicken from the pan, and add the corn tortillas (avoid overlapping) so they soak up the juices. Flip the tortillas and repeat. Then, add chicken and grated cheddar to each tortilla and fold it over the filling — in the pan. 4. Cook the tacos for 3 minutes per side until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted. 5. Top with pico and guacamole salsa, and serve!

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INSIDE

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April Highlights

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Wallpaper Is Back … But Why? Get Your A/C Unit Ready for Summer

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A Heroic Dog Saves Her Owner One-Pan Chicken Tacos

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Where to Place Plants in Your Small Space

GREEN PLACES FOR SMALL SPACES

Spring has officially arrived! As the weather warms up around the country, people are heading outside to refresh their gardens. But what if you live in a small space, like an apartment, or simply don’t have any backyard space to accommodate growing your own plants? If you’re in that situation, use these three areas to help your plants thrive!

A Balcony or Patio Most pots can sit on balcony and patio floors while still getting enough sunlight to properly grow. Just remember to water them appropriately and bring them inside if the weather turns bad! In Windows Windows can provide the perfect space for plants

to absorb sunlight without the need to manage their location. Bay windows are ideal, but you can also place plants on the windowsill.

The Entryway Plants don’t just have to grow on the ground or in pots! An entryway can let you go vertical with your greenery while staying out of the way of visitors.

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