In a minutes time, you can see a beekeeper remove tens of thousands of bees from a compost bin with her bare hands. Watch a man cut open a tree with a chainsaw, water spewing out of it like a gaping wound. Or see a bare patch of desert transformed into a luxury oasis dotted with waterfalls and palm trees in the snap of a finger.

These normally humdrum tasks have become fodder for viral videos on TikTok, where clips of seemingly dull jobs like landscaping, car detailing, and power washing regularly rack up millions of views. The app has turned sometimes-hidden jobs or dirty behind-the-scenes necessities into soothing, thrilling, or otherwise intriguing videos.

Its also presented an opportunity for enthusiastic business owners, letting them use the platforms viral mechanics as a means for advertising, and for reaching an international audience far beyond the region theyd normally serve.

People on the other side of the world are seeing my videos, said Kelita Butler, whos had videos go viral that show her filling tubes of lip gloss for her Fairborn, Ohio-based company TopSecret Bundles. I got an order in Finland, an order in Ireland. People that I probably will never even meet face to face are seeing my products and what Im doing.

TikTok has been such a successful platform for Danny Wang, the founder of a luxury pool landscaping company in Orange County, California, that its become pretty much his entire job. Wang regularly posts videos of the homes and yards his company transforms from bland, blank spaces into what look like million-dollar resorts. Hed gotten some traction posting before-and-after photos on Instagram. But it wasnt until he applied the format to video and put it on TikTok that his work started going viral.

A typical clip will show a blank backyard covered in dirt, a caption promising something good is about to come Client: can you make my pockets hurt? followed by a glamorous reveal after the beat drops. Wang always includes a genie emoji, like hes simply poofing these dreamy projects into existence.

Our projects are very out there so that alone draws a lot of attention, Wang said. Its different. Its just interesting. It replaces the television.

TikToks much-discussed algorithm is the big reason these videos have succeeded. Whereas on Instagram or YouTube, you might have to seek these videos out I certainly have never searched for cool logging videos TikTok is built around serving up anything its algorithm deems addictive to viewers at large. Butler and Wang both use YouTube and Facebook too, but neither has seen the kind of wild, out-of-nowhere success that TikTok gifted them. The platforms short time limit also demands that videos are simple and focused, encouraging creators to make clips that are catchy up front, easy to follow along with, and that cut out before you lose interest.

The best small business videos capture your attention with something new and unexpected, like a sawed-off wedge of wood falling out of a huge tree or bright pink lip gloss flowing from a stark white machine. They take you behind the scenes of a small world youd otherwise know nothing about and may not have even known you could seek out.

I didnt realize that people might not know what I do exists, said Erika Thompson, who operates the Austin-based Texas Beeworks. A recent video shows Thompson in jeans and a tank top the veil, suit, and gloves cause you to lose a lot of dexterity taking a tree branch covered in a thick swarm of bees and banging it against a box, toppling the bees into the hive-like storage structure below. Bees have pretty tough exoskeletons, so the short drop doesnt harm them at all, Thompson says in the video.

At the same time, business owners have found clear patterns to what their audiences like, and they may have to stick to them to keep blowing up. Butler said shell film herself filling up lip gloss bottles she doesnt even need yet, just because thats what her fans like to see. Thompson said viewers respond strongest to her bee removal videos, which show her scooping thousands of bees out of strange spaces like a water meter box or a patio chair, then relocating them into transportable frames.

For the TikTok account of R&A Tree Service in Enumclaw, Washington, the winning formula has been big trees. The companys videos show owner Ryland Popke and colleagues slicing into and toppling over trees theyre paid to remove.

It sounds stupid, but Ive posted a lot of videos on TikTok where it was a small tree, but I thought it was a badass video and all the timing was right, and it turns out it doesnt do nearly as good as some of the other ones, Popke said.

The exposure has been helpful for their businesses. Wang said hes able to provide design services internationally, expanding his reach far beyond the 30-mile radius his company initially operated in. Popke has seen demand from all over the country for hats he sells. Butlers business operates online, so shes seen a surge in sales.

Thompson says the viral videos have helped her business too, but shes more excited about the education shes been able to offer people. She received an email from a woman saying her niece now wanted to be a beekeeper; another person said their child had been reenacting her video in their playroom, wearing a toy astronauts helmet as a makeshift beekeeping veil.

Shes also gotten some criticism from people who fear the videos will encourage amateurs to start scooping up bees on their own. Thompson doesnt buy it. I cant stop watching guys in wind suits, she said. But Im not gonna buy a wind suit and jump off a cliff.

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A veteran Upper Valley car dealer is starting up a novel way to sell and service cars.

Rick MacLeay, who owned and operated the former Subaru dealership in Norwich known as The Car Store and had a Hyundai dealership in White River Junction, has launched UV n GO, a mobile car detailing and used car sales service based in West Lebanon.

UV n GO is taking over the mobile car cleaning business of Upper Valley startup Zippity, which operated workplace car cleaning and detailing services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Hypertherm before the pandemic suspended those operations.

Based at the former Avada Hearing Care Center location behind McDonalds in West Lebanon, UV n GO is also applying for a license from the New Hampshire DMV to sell pre-owned vehicles, MacLeay said, which it will provide largely through an assist-and-search service on behalf of buyers for a flat fee.

It will be tell-me-what-you-want-and-well-find-it, said MacLeay, who closed his Hyundai dealership on Sykes Mountain Avenue last year and sold his Subaru dealership to Prime Motor Group in 2016. Were not going to have a lot of cars on a lot.

MacLeay said technology is radically reordering the car service and sales business, and the days of car dealerships and drive-to repair garages are going to have as much appeal for consumers as, well, that old beater rusting on the used car lot.

Car buyers are increasingly doing their research online and showing up at a dealership only to take delivery of the vehicle a new online sales platform piloted at White River Toyota was designed with just that reality in mind.

Meanwhile, Zippity, co-founded in 2017 by Lebanon High School grad and Tuck School of Business alumnus Ed Warren, has been pioneering an at-home car repair service that can do many routine service jobs, such as brakes, mufflers and tune-ups, in the customers driveway.

In the old days we called it a relationship-based business, but we dont do that anymore. The culture has changed, MacLeay said.

UV n GO will use Zippitys proprietary software to power its online appointment bookings platform, but Zippitys car cleaning and detailing service will now be marketed in the Upper Valley under the UV n GO name, according to MacLeay.

Zippity did not respond to messages for comment.

MacLeay said his latest venture allows him to take advantage of the knowledge that hes accumulated since he was a teenager washing cars at a dealership in Windsor while at the same getting a foothold in the industrys technology-enabled next phase.

Most of my career has been doing the same-old, same-old for decades, he said. This is different. I like shiny new objects.

For a long time it was a roller skating rink. For a short time it has been a dog day care and boarding kennel.

This time its for sale (again).

Peter Martin, who nine months ago converted his Great View Roller Skating rink in Enfield into Chosen Valley Pet Resort, is winding down the pet boarding business and is looking for someone to buy the 4-acre, 16,000-square-foot facility.

Asking price: $875,000, knocked down 27% from what Martin was seeking a few years ago when he last sought to sell the property.

When we first opened in January we were getting a lot of dogs and then we ran smack into COVID, Martin said of the pandemic that has leveled countless businesses. We need 30 dogs a day to break even but with the pandemic it was three to five.

When Martin converted the site, which had been a roller skating rink for 42 years, into a pet care resort, it was as a last resort to find a new use for the facility that had seen dwindling numbers of skaters over the years.

Martin envisioned that, with Mascoma Valley residents traveling Route 4 to jobs at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Dartmouth College, Hypertherm and FujiFilm, the location was strategically placed to entice dog owners who wanted to drop off their beloved on their morning commute and then pick up their wagging tail on the way home at night.

COVID-19, however, threw a bone into the business plan.

With people working from home, or stranded at home because they are out of a job, or wary of traveling and thus removing the need for boarding, there is diminished demand for pet-sitting services, Martin said.

People are home and they want to be with their dog; thats understandable, Martin said.

As a result, Martin said he had to curb hours he is open to three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Martin has tried to sell the property before the difference this time is Ive got a broker and Im not trying to sell it myself but many thought the $1.2 million asking price at the time was a bit steep.

Martin said he and his wife, Diane, are both 70. Lifes too short, so lets give someone a chance where we left off.

As for what use the property could be put to it is zoned as a community business district Martin said if a buyer did not want to continue with a dog kennel, then it could be easily re-converted back into a skating rink.

I still have 1,000 skates, at a minimum, in the store room, he said.

Alternately, the cavernous structure could be utilized for a business that appears always to be in demand in the Upper Valley, at least based upon the number that have sprouted in recent years.

I hear theres a need for storage space, Martin speculated.

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Houston, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/27/2020 -- Public places like educational facility buildings, company and corporation buildings, medical offices and other buildings can be a chore to clean as a result of the large size, coupled with the fact that different people access those places for one thing or the other. No doubt, it is essential that these public buildings have professional cleaning services that would come handy to make them clean and inviting to people who visit from all walks of life. This is because a clean atmosphere adds to the positive perception of people about those organizations, which contributes largely to patronage and other business engagements. Thus, janitorial services are a necessity. In Houston, Texas, Better Choice Cleaning, a cleaning company, offers the best janitorial and general cleaning services.

Answering a query, Better Choice Cleaning's spokesperson commented, "A janitorial service provides you with more than just a person to clean your facility, regardless of its size. At Better Choice Cleaning, we can provide you with a strong and ever ready team that has all the right equipment to accomplish the goals you set out with, and make your business and organization look beautiful and inviting to your customers and employees. We are fully equipped with carpet cleaners, power washers, buffers, burnishers, and other equipment to get you a clean environment. You need not worry about purchasing or maintaining new equipment, as we have them ready to get the job done, while you focus on making your customers happy."

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Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful category 4 storm at about 1 a.m. Thursday morning.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas This article contains ongoing updates on Tropical StormLaura, including weather-related closures and event cancellations and updates on evacuation orders. Here are some key updates for Thursday, August 27, 2020, as well as the previous day, August 26, 2020. You can find more details by scrolling through the story, which we are updating throughout the day and night. The newest items will be at the top.

Laura made landfall as a strong category 4 hurricane along the Texas-Louisiana border. Here's the latest forecast from the 12News StormTrackers team.

Thursday

Aug. 27, 9:58 p.m. Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will remain closed for the week of August 31 through September 4 due to 'significant damage' during Hurricane Laura. "With many staff and students without electricity we will not move to a virtual learning platform at this time," the district said in a Facebook post.

Aug. 27, 8:15 p.m. West Orange-Cove CISD has announced plans to remain closed through September 4 'due to city utilities being out.'

Aug. 27, 4:56 p.m. The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management says its office "has just spoken with the office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and there is NO cause for concern regarding the Bio - Lab Chemical Plant Fire in Lake Charles."

Aug. 27, 4:47 p.m. Victims of Hurricane Laura can get water, snacks and cleaning supplies while supplies last by stopping atOrange Church of God, located at 1911 N 16th Street until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27. The American Red Cross will be there distributing those items. You do have to wear a mask if you'll be going to pick up these supplies.

Aug. 27, 3:49 p.m. Newton County Judge Kenneth Weeks announced Thursday afternoon that the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted and a curfew order is now in place. Residents will need to be inside from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. until the mandatory curfew is lifted.

Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m. The City of Port Neches has issued a boil water notice for residents on Thursday.

Water should be boiled before use or consumption.The city is in the process of turning water back on across the entire system according to its website. The work will take several hours, and tests need to be performed as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before the boil notice is lifted. If you need more information on how to boil water, click here.

Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. Entergy Texas said the company is being forced to begin periodic power outages as a last resort to prevent a more extensive, prolonged power outage which would affect the power grid's reliability.

Entergy said Hurricane Laura caused extensive damage to the transmission system in East Texas and West Louisiana and they anticipate high demand due to summer heat. Hurricane Laura damaged key transmission lines, conductors and transmission towers that bring power from the east.

The company is working with its operator to restore the system to normal as soon as a power shortfall would not threaten the integrity of the rest of the power system.

Entergy is also asking customers in the northwest part of Houston to voluntarily reduce their electricity usage.

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Aug. 27, 1:45 p.m. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said an aerial survey of southeast Texas showed the state's worst damage from Hurricane Laura was in Orange. While Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight as a Category 4 storm, Abbott said the storm surge in Texas was about 3 feet, much lower than anticipated. See his full statement here.

Aug. 27, 11:00 a.m. The Emergency Rooms at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth ER is now back to normal operations.

Aug. 27, 10:00 a.m. Orange County officials want to notify residents that water is in the process of being turned back on in the area. Once the water is available, officials are asking residents to boil the water before consumption.

"To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria, water for drinking, cooking, and for making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water District officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption."

Aug. 27, 9:50 a.m. Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be visiting Orange County Thursday morning to survey from Hurricane Laura as well as meet with local officials according to a news release from the governor's office.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Senator John Cornyn will be joining the governor.

Abbott is scheduled to hold a news conference from Orange County at 12:30 p.m. which 12News will livestream.

Aug. 27, 9:45 a.m. H-E-B stores in stores in Southeast Texas remain closed until further notice as the company assesses each store. They are working to reopen as soon as possible according to a news release.

Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m. Hardin County will be terminating it's mandatory evacuation order as of noon Thursday according to a news release from Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel.

More than 10,300 Hardin County residents and businesses are currently without power with no ETA on restoral he noted in the release.

Many gas stations and most grocery, convenience and other businesses in the county are also still closed at this time he said.

Hardin County offices will remain closed through 5 p.m. Thursday with normal business hours to resume after that.

Aug. 27, 9:25 a.m. Hurricane Laura has dropped to a category 1 storm as it moves north over Southwest Louisiana.

In its 9 a.m. update Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said the eyewall of Laura over northwest Louisiana with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.

The storm, currently 65 miles south-southeast of SHreveport, is moving north at 15 mph and is expected to become a tropical storm later Thursday.

Laura will move across southwestern Louisiana this morning and then continue northward across the state through this afternoon. Louisiana recently reported a decreased wind gust of 70 mph as hurricane conditions spread more inland.

Aug. 27, 8:45 a.m. Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards said hes received a report of the first fatality from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is crediting the evacuations of thousands of people for preventing deaths in Texas. Edwards says they are only beginning to assess the damage.

Aug. 27, 8:15 a.m. Hurricane Laura is located about 80 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana, as a category 2 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Aug. 27, 7:30 a.m. Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick terminates mandatory evacuation order for the county. Residents can head back to the county starting at 10 a.m., according to a Facebook post from the Jefferson County Texas Office of Emergency Management.

Aug. 27, 7 a.m. The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Laura was about 20 miles north of Fort Polk, Louisiana, as a category 2 hurricane. A storm surge warning is in effect for High Island, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River and a tropical storm warning is in effect for High Island, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Aug 27, 5 a.m. Laura weakened to a category 2 hurricane with 110 mile per hour winds. The storm continued moving north at about 15 miles per hour as of a 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

Aug. 27, 4 a.m.About two hours after Hurricane Laura made landfall in Southwest Louisiana more than 70,000 Entergy customers had lost power in Southeast Texas.

Aug. 27, 1:12 a.m. More than 15,500 homes and businesses are now in the dark due to power outages across Jefferson County. Orange County has seen 9,666 outages so far.

Aug. 27, 1:00 a.m. The extreme wind warning has been extended for parts of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. It's set to last until 3 a.m. This includes Lake Charles, LA, Sulphur LA, and Orange due to "extremely dangerous hurricane winds."

Aug. 27, 12:15 a.m. Power outages have already started across the Golden Triangle as Laura makes landfall. Jefferson County has already seen more than 5,000 homes and businesses lose power, while nearly 3,000 are without power in Orange County. Several dozen are without power in Hardin County as well.

Wednesday's Headlines:

Aug. 26, 11:45 p.m. According to TxDOT, the Rainbow and Veterans Bridge access points in Port Arthur and Orange are now closed due to unsafe wind speeds.

Aug. 26, 10:57 p.m. Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland and Lake Charles, Louisiana, are under an 'extreme wind warning' until 1 a.m. due to 'extremely dangerous hurricane winds.The National Weather Service says people need to treat this as "imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!"

Aug. 26, 9:36 p.m."They're thinking Cameron Parish is going to look like an extension of the Gulf of Mexico for a couple of days," Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall.

Aug. 26, 9:00 p.m. I-10 is now closed in southwest Louisiana as Laura closes in on the coast. See alternate routes.

Aug. 26, 3:54 p.m. Hardin County officials have put a curfew in place for residents. This means people will be required to stay inside their homes between 8 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There are some exceptions. Read theorder here.

Aug. 26, 4:12 p.m. According to the City of Port Arthur, transportation for evacuation and the civic center 'are reopened only until 6 p.m.' If you need to evacuate, report to the Bob Bowers Civic Center.

Aug. 26, 4:00 p.m. Port Arthur Police and the Port Arthur Fire Department will not respond to any calls for service once 'sustained tropical storm force winds reach the city.' Citizens are being told to stay inside and stay safe as the hurricane passes. Regular operations will resume once weather conditions allow.

Aug. 26, 2:35 p.m.Buses are running again for evacuees in Port Arthur until 3 p.m. but no more residents will be able to catch them after 3 p.m.

Aug. 26, 2:20 p.m.Two C-130 aircraft have been sent to Jack Brooks Regional Airport to provide a "last chance" to evacuate for 80 residents. The planes are not equipped for those with medical needs and only take 40 passengers each due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Once loaded the planes will fly to evacuees to the DFW area but will not be making a return trip.

The planes are on the ground now and awaiting passengers.

The planes are set to leave by 4 p.m. and may stop before that based on wind conditions.

Aug. 26, 1:20 p.m.Bus evacuation transportation has halted and the Bob Bowers Civic Center is now closed according to the City of Port Arthur.

Aug. 26, 12:15 p.m.911 calls will continue to be answered throughout the storm, however some landline prefixes may experience trouble getting through according to the Southeast Texas Alerting Network, STAN.Those prefixes are:

Aug. 26, 11 a.m. Port Arthur Mayor Bartie issues a curfew order effectivetoday, August 26, 2020. ...It shall be unlawful for any person to remain, walk, run, stand, drive or ride upon any public place in the city between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM during this state of emergency, according to the Port Arthur Police Department.

Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m.Port Neches residents are under curfew starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday. "Mandatory curfew order for the City of Port Neches goes into effect at 10:00 p.m. tonight. It will remain in effect until rescinded," a statement from the city's Facebook page said.

Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Tyler County issues mandatory curfew order between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice. Read more here.

Aug. 26, 10 a.m.Vidor has issued a curfew order for city residents beginning Wednesday between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each day, and continuing until further orders are issued or this order is terminated. Any violation of this Order shall be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor, according to officials.

Aug. 26, 10 a.m.The Cities of Orange, West Orange, and Pinehurst have issued a curfew from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2020 until revoked. "This is for the safety of our citizens and to protect our communities in dealing with Hurricane Laura," officials said.

Aug. 26, 10 a.m.City of Beaumont issued dusk to dawn curfew ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

Aug. 26, 9 a.m.Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick issues mandatory curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. effective at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Aug. 26, 9 a.m. The floodgates on Highway 365 will be closing at 11 a.m., Wednesday, according to the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management.

Aug. 26, 8:15 a.m. Evacuations by bus in Beaumont will be shut down at 10:30 a.m. Those need transportation out of the are must be at one of the assembly sites or at Westbrook High School by 10:30 a.m.

Evacuation bus assembly sites

Aug. 26, 8:15 a.m. All residents needing bus rides out of the Port Arthur Area must be registered at the Bob Bowers Civic Center by noon to catch the last busses out of the area.

Aug. 26, 8 a.m. Home Depot in Beaumont and Orange will be closing today a 12 p.m. and will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

Aug. 26, 5:30 a.m.Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel urged residents in Southeast Texas to evacuate as Hurricane Laura continues to rapidly intensify and is now predicted to be a catastrophic category 4 hurricane at landfall along the Texas Louisiana state line.

"If you are still here, theres still time to leave and you must do so now," McDaniel said in a Facebook post early Wednesday morning.

Hardin County officials will have buses at Silsbee Middle School for anyone who is unable to evacuate and has no other way to leave, but you must arrive between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Buses are first come, first serve with preference for those who registered in advance. Residents can also bring a pet that can ride in a carrier in your lap.

"Buses will take you to a congregate shelter well out of harms way and will bring you back when its safe to do so," McDaniel said. "I cannot predict when that will be at this time. Please have someone drop you off at the school campus. Any vehicles left in the parking will be left there at your own risk."

"It appears many have chosen to stay and ride it out," he said. "I dont blame you! However, seeing the new forecast this morning and the fact that it continues to look worse for us with each update, that is definitely not a good decision and waiting any longer could be a deadly choice for you and your family. Food, water, emergency services and other life safety resources will not be available to you for at least days. Electricity, water, sewer and other utilities will be out for weeks in many areas.

"We will once again recover and rebuild, but it will take a long time."

Aug. 26, 4 a.m.Hurricane Laura is expected to be a category 4 storm when it makes landfall overnight Wednesday, according to NOAA.

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Global pressure washer market is set to witness a steady CAGR of 3.2% in the forecast period of 2019- 2026. The report contains data of the base year 2018 and historic year 2017. Growing cleaning sector and rising number of vehicles worldwide is the factor for the market growth.

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The Global Pressure Washer Market research report assembles data collected from different regulatory organizations to assess the growth of the segments. In addition, the study also appraises the global Pressure Washer market on the basis of topography. It reviews the macro- and microeconomic features influencing the growth of the Pressure Washer Market in each region. Various methodological tools are used to analyze the growth of the worldwide Pressure Washer market.

Prominent Key Players Covered in the report:

FNA GROUP; Emerson Electric Co; Revive Power Washing; Krcher India; Generac Power Systems, Inc.; AR North America; DEWALT; STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.; CRAFTSMAN.; Ryobi; Snow Joe, LLC.; Troy-Bilt LLC; Vortex Industries Inc.; Northern Tool + Equipment; MI-T-M Corporation; Annovi Reverberi Spa; Alkota Cleaning Systems.; Lavorwash Australia Pty Ltd; Greenworks Tools; Generac Power Systems, Inc.; among others.

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A complete value chain of the global Pressure Washer market is presented in the research report. It is associated with the review of the downstream and upstream components of the Pressure Washer Market. The market is bifurcated on the basis of the categories of products and customer application segments. The market analysis demonstrates the expansion of each segment of the global Pressure Washer market. The research report assists the user in taking a decisive step that will be a milestone in developing and expanding their businesses in the global Pressure Washer market.

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To analyze and research the global Pressure Washer status and future forecast involving, production, revenue, consumption, historical and forecast.

To present the key Pressure Washer manufacturers, production, revenue, market share, SWOT analysis and development plans in next few years.

To segment the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers and applications.

To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.

To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.

To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market.

To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

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Part 01:Executive Summary

Part 02:Scope of the Report

Part 03:Research Methodology

Part 04:Market Landscape

Part 05:Pipeline Analysis

Pipeline Analysis

Part 06:Market Sizing

Market Definition

Market Sizing

Market Size And Forecast

Part 07:Five Forces Analysis

Bargaining Power Of Buyers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Threat Of Substitutes

Threat Of Rivalry

Market Condition

Part 08:Market Segmentation

Segmentation

Comparison

Market Opportunity

Part 09:Customer Landscape

Part 10:Regional Landscape

Part 11:Decision Framework

Part 12:Drivers and Challenges

Market Drivers

Market Challenges

Part 13:Market Trends

Part 14:Vendor Landscape

Part 15:Vendor Analysis

Vendors Covered

Vendor Classification

Market Positioning Of Vendors

Part 16:Appendix

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If you live in an area with a four-season climate, the ideal time to pressure wash a house is between March and November. When your home exterior needs cleaning, and you're searching for power washing near me, look for an experienced contractor. Professional pressure washing companies are very different from a handyman in a pick-up truck. They have trained technicians and large equipment to get the job done right. A low-pressure soft wash can extend your siding life and make it look new in many cases. Keep several things in mind when you schedule exterior cleaning.

One of the first questions to answer is how long it's been since the last power washing? Also, do you have an event upcoming and want your house washed by a specific date? Is there a build-up of mildew, algae, or black streaks on your roof, siding, or concrete? If yes, you might want to schedule an exterior cleaning quite soon. Virtually every home can benefit from professional pressure washing, and it always will improve the curb appeal of your property. Also, many real estate agents recommend an expert power washing for homes about to be listed for sale it nearly always increases their value.

Power washing companies can work anytime during the daylight hours, but both sun and clouds may present challenges. For example, when shadows appear, it can be more challenging to see the second story, and it takes longer to avoid missing any spots. At the same time, it is another reason to call in an experienced expert to do the job thoroughly and quickly. Trained technicians are skilled in handling all types of situations and known how to compensate. A temperature above freezing is always required, and power washing cannot be done at night unless it is a specialized job and lighting is brought in.

It's up to each homeowner to determine the optimal time to power wash your house. Meticulous people often have an annual cleaning to keep things looking their best. If you're just learning about the benefits of pressure washing, it might be time to schedule your first cleaning to see how it turns out. Customer satisfaction is a high priority for better contractors, and they will want to see you 100-percent satisfied. Make sure to ask all of your questions upfront. Reputable companies are pleased to answer and provide complete information. You can rely on their expertise to guide your decisions.

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Forreston Village President Mark Metzger believes the village is in a good spot in recovery efforts from the Aug. 10 wind storm that included winds over 100 miles per hour that damaged trees and electrical wires over 48 blocks and damaged structures within 13 blocks.

The good news is, it all started with the sheriff calling in the emergency team on Monday when the storm was still going through, Metzger said. That put us ahead of the curve with the whole plan. We also have volunteers pitching in.

Forreston is still doing tree trimming, which is being done by a local company. There are still hanging branches and damaged trees that need to come down. Metzger believes brush will be picked up for the next month.

Forreston Public Works Director Mark Rust is on medical leave, but part-time workers have been stepping up in his absence. State and county trucks have come to take debris to the quarry on Pit Road.

The state is going to furnish a burn curtain, Metzger said. Its a big oven with little to no smoke that needs to burn for at least five days. It burns something like 200 kilotons a day. We have over 1,000 and we qualify. All debris will be burned up, and thats free of charge.

Metzger said buildings are still being reviewed for structural damage and the village is still working on insurance and repair issues.

The village contacted its insurance company for the first time Monday. Metzger thinks hell have a better idea of the price of the damage in 2-3 weeks.

We saved with the state and county vehicles hauling stuff, Metzger said. In the big picture, its still a big price tag but its been cut in half of what it should have been.

The majority of residents had power restored by the evening of Aug. 13. Some pockets of the village had issues and it took until the weekend. Candlelight Trailer Park, which was hit worst by the storm, is still without power.

Land and trailer owners were contacted and six trailers deemed not livable were removed. There were 13 lots in the park and two were empty. There are 3-4 livable trailers left and the village is working on a plan to restore water, gas and power to them. Metzger believes that could take two weeks.

As far as displaced residents, a shelter was offered but not utilized. Residents went to live with family and friends.

Some of the people, one was an old lady who moved in with her daughter in Arkansas, Metzger said. Another went to live with family in Freeport. People are finding places. If theyre having trouble or need help, please contact us.

The village postponed its Aug. 17 board meeting to Aug. 24 due to the storm. Metzger thinks a good part of that meeting will be used to work on bills from the storm and starting projects like a possible fundraiser.

Metzger believes most village businesses are up and running again. Moring Disposal had its building damaged but work has continued. The BP station is currently closed after it had its air conditioning and heating unit ripped off its roof.

The village did not qualify for federal assistance due to the storm. To qualify, at least 25 structures have to be damaged. Metzger said engineers said Forreston had 15.

Metzger has appreciated the help from individuals and large and small entities.

If this was a boxing match, we took a shot and tumbled, Metzger said. But we continued to fight and pulled out a victory. Because of where were at. The county and state helped. We got 4-5 days ahead of the curve and they were impressed.

Nobody has seen something like this here. People have lived here 40-50 years. Residents said so. We rolled up our sleeves and got it done.

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MAINE (Aug. 20, 2020) As Maine assesses their back-to-school plans, athletic teams and afterschool programs are looking at how fall sports and extra-curricular activities can move forward safely. Eight million students and 500,000 coaches participate in sports; 4 million students are in performing arts and 300 million-plus fans are involved in high school activities throughout the school year.*

Funding for these activities is usually supplemented through in-person fundraising opportunities, such as selling candy bars, washing cars or selling coupon books, but these methods may not be realistic in todays environment. U.S. Cellulars Community Connections program provides a virtual way for K-12 groups to raise up to $1,000, whether they need face masks and cleaning supplies or equipment and uniforms. Organizers can register their group at uscellular.com/communityconnections to start earning sponsorship support online.

Many academic and athletic groups and organizations have had to think differently about fundraising this year due to COVID-19, and this program can be a great fundraising alternative for them, said Matt Kasper director of sales in New England. We know there are several groups in need of financial support, and by investing in them, we can help ensure that all kids get a fair shot to achieve their goals in a safe and responsible manner.

Once registered, local non-profit academic and athletic groups representing youth up to 12th grade have 14 days to rally their friends, families and supporters to complete online activities that include taking short surveys, watching videos or following U.S. Cellular on its social channels. Each completed activity earns money that goes directly to the organization up to $1,000 and the website makes it easy to spread the word on social media.

Since launching the program in 2015, U.S. Cellular has awarded $1.4 million to nearly 3,000 groups nationwide. For more information and to view the official rules, please go to uscellular.com/communityconnections.

About U.S. CellularU.S. Cellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. It is ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2020 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study Volume 2. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or http://www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular,Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

As Maine assesses their back-to-school plans, athletic teams and after-school programs are looking at how fall sports and extra-curricular activities can move forward safely. Eight million students and 500,000 coaches participate in sports; 4 million students are in performing arts and 300 million-plus fans are involved in high school activities throughout the school year.

Funding for these activities is usually supplemented through in-person fundraising opportunities, such as selling candy bars, washing cars or selling coupon books, but these methods may not be realistic in todays environment. U.S.Cellulars Community Connections program provides a virtual way for K-12 groups to raise up to $1,000, whether they need face masks and cleaning supplies or equipment and uniforms. Organizers can register their group atuscellular.com/communityconnectionsto start earning sponsorship support online.

Many academic and athletic groups and organizations have had to think differently about fundraising this year due to COVID-19, and this program can be a great fundraising alternative for them, said Matt Kasper director of sales in New England. We know there are several groups in need of financial support, and by investing in them, we can help ensure that all kids get a fair shot to achieve their goals in a safe and responsible manner.

Once registered, local non-profit academic and athletic groups representing youth up to grade 12 have 14 days to rally their friends, families and supporters to complete online activities that include taking short surveys, watching videos or following U.S.Cellularon its social channels. Each completed activity earns money that goes directly to the organization up to $1,000 and the website makes it easy to spread the word on social media.

Since launching the program in 2015, U.S.Cellularhas awarded $1.4 million to nearly 3,000 groups nationwide. For more information and to view the official rules, please go touscellular.com/communityconnections.

About U.S.Cellular U.S.Cellularis the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. It is ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2020 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study Volume 2. To learn more about U.S.Cellular, visit one of its retail stores orhttp://www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S.Cellularon Facebook.com/uscellular,Twitter.com/uscellularand YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

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How youth organizations can find funding for programs amid COVID-19 physical restrictions - Bangor Daily News