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time to play your dead man’s hand (Day 1)

Life is Strange AU!!!! I don’t even have the first chapter done. It’s too long for Tumblr all together.

Also part one is kinda a test. I don’t know if I’ll continue this, but it people like it I will. But if this only gets, like, 10 notes then I’m not gonna slave myself over the LiS script to write this correctly.

Also also: I literally had no idea who should be Anne’s stepdad, so “Edmund” is just a filler name. If anyone knows someone who would make a good step father for her, please let me know!

One more thing- The Anne in this is Bowman!Anne! Because I like her more than Millie even though her character is supposed to be punkish

TW: Gun violence, death

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Part One- Chrysalis

The first flash of lightning wakes her. She cannot really recall falling asleep, but she is certainly awake now. The sky turns white again and then the rain, hard and relentless, begins. Another flash of lightning and, this time, thunder accompanies it. The massive boom shakes her to her toes and makes her feel small in comparison.

Her senses are a mess. She can hardly smell through the rain, and all she can see is the dark until the lightning intermittently burns the sky.

She’s lying face-down in the mud. The brown sludge slides down her face, slippery and grimy. It coats her clothes, but the rain is quick to wash it away and replace the drench with some of its own. She nearly slips as she’s pushing herself up to her feet, suddenly shivering.

The thunder cracks again, but this time she hears something inside of it. A shout. Several shouts, like the wail of anguished souls. She sees lightning, and then in the fading light, she sees shadows leftover.

She’s on a sloped path that has turned into a river from the rushing water. Her shoes and socks are soaked in an instant, already rubbing her feet raw and chafing blisters against her ankles. She tries to speak, but her throat is closed up in horror.

Where am I? What's happening? She thought, looking around. A storm? Why am I in a storm?

A burst of lightning torches the sky, splitting it in two in a magnificent silver slash. It illuminates the towering shape of the lighthouse just up the hill.

Wait... There's the lighthouse... I'll be safe if I can make it there... I hope...

Wind whips at her at dizzying speeds and the rain drives hard enough to push her to her knees. It is only through force of will and sheer luck that she manages not to be thrown clear as she began to stagger up the slippery path and to the cliff where the lighthouse is situated. She could scream, but the storm screams louder and its cries are deafening.

Time ceases to mean much as the storm pummels her and the world around her. She cannot see more than a hand's span in front of your face- she’s having to shield her head and squint so those subzero jerks couldn’t stab her blind. She’s exhausted by the short trek and is nearly prepared to give in to the whims of the storm and let it blow her where it will when she pulls herself up to the top of the incline.

Before her is the ocean, as dark as wine, and atop is a massive tornado. It was much too large to be real, but there it was, caged in flashing bolts of lightning and thick gales.

And it was heading right for Whitby.

Holy shit...

Suddenly, the storm whips up a large boat that had been thrashing in the waves near the beach. It was sent flying, crashing into the lighthouse and causing the top half to come crumbling down, down, down-

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Maggie awoke with a start. Cold sweat is beaded on her brow and runs like slick snail trails down the back of her neck. She doesn’t scream, thank god, because she realizes that she’s in her art class at school. Warm rays of sun are bleeding in through the window, casting grand, golden shadows across pastel canvases and abstract parchments and colorful tapestries strung up along the walls. There was no sign of a storm in sight.

Woah, She thought. That was so weird.

A line of sweat starts to make its way down her pale face and she quickly swipes it away. Her heart is still racing, pounding painful inside of her chest. She tries to steady it and just focus on the calming voice of Mr. Tudor, the art teacher.

Okay... I'm in class...

At the table in front of her, Agnes Tylney’s pen falls on the floor and she reaches down to pick it up.

Everything's cool... I'm okay...

Catherine Aragon throws a paper ball at Joan Astley.

“Now, can you give me an example of a photographer who perfectly captured the human condition?” Mr. Tudor is saying.

Jane Seymour’s phone vibrates.

I didn't fall asleep, and...that sure didn't feel like a dream... Weird.

“Diane Arbus.” Jane answers. Her voice is like honeyed venom- sweet but stinging. Maggie knew the potency of the poison in her words all too well.

“There you go, Jane!” Mr. Tudor praised, “Why Arbus?”

As Jane was explaining, Maggie looked down at her table. Her basic school needs-pens, pencils, journal- were scattered out on the blacktop, along with her camera and a photograph. When she picks it up, she looks upon the horrid image of her standing in front of dozens of other pictures tacked on her dorm wall.

Look at this crap! How can I show this to Mr. Tudor? I can hear the class laughing at me now.

She sighed and set it back down. Her eyes cast over to the analog camera and she carefully picked it up as if it were a baby bird. She was always so cautious with the old thing.

Her thumb grazed over the washes out yellow top portion before gently pressed a button. The camera flashes in her face, taking her by surprise.

“Shh, shh, shh,” Mr. Tudor piped up. “I believe Maggie has taken what you kids call a "selfie"... A dumb word for a wonderful photographic tradition. And Maggie...has a gift. Of course, as you all know, the photo portrait has been popular since the early 1800's. Your generation was not the first to use images for ‘selfie-expression.’ Sorry. I couldn't resist. The point remains that the portraiture has always been a vital aspect of art, and photography, for as long as it's been around. Now, Maggie, since you've captured our interest and clearly want to join the conversation, can you please tell us the name of the process that gave birth to the first self-portraits?”

Maggie grits her teeth and tried not to sink into the bottom of her chair and evaporate into the abyss. Eyes were boring in on her from all sides. Tiny flames light up in her ears.

“I-I did know!” She stammered. “But I kinda forgot...”

Mr. Tudor narrows his eyes. He usually looks so lax and kind, so seeing him bring out the Disappointed Look cut deep.

“You either know this or not, Maggie.” He said, frustrated, “Is there anybody here who knows their stuff?”

“Louis Daguerre was a French painter who created ‘daguerreotypes’ a process that gave portraits a sharp reflective style, like a mirror.” Jane said, as boot-licking as always. She swivels her head around to Maggie, her eyes gleaming like a hungry tiger that just found its next meal. “Now you're totally stuck in the Retro Zone. Sad face.”

Maggie’s spine chafed painfully against the back of her chair as she hunches her shoulders in to seem smaller. Her ears were fully on fire, now- she hopes her hair is hiding them.

Just as Mr. Tudor is finishing his lecture on Jane’s answer, the bell rings. Students are instantly leaping up and scampering out of the classrooms.

“And guys,” Mr. Tudor says, “don't forget the deadline to submit a photo in the "Everyday Heroes" contest. I'll fly out with the winner to London where you'll be feted by the art world in the Tate museum. It's great exposure, and it can kickstart a career in photography. So, Agnes and Maud, get it together. Catherine, don't hide. I'm still waiting for your entry, too. And yes, Maggie, I see you pretending not to see me.”

Maggie stands up slowly, unfurling her shoulders from their hunched position. As she’s waiting for the muscles to stop aching from the sudden uncoil, she sees Jane beeline to Mr. Tudor’s desk. Maggie rolls her eyes.

Jane doesn't waste a second kissing ass...

She gathers her things and heads for the door. Before she could make her escape, however, Mr. Tudor’s smooth voice rang out.

“I see you, Maggie Wyatt. Don't even think about leaving here until we talk about your entry.”

Maggie tenses and then gives in. She turns around and approaches the front desk. She does her best to avoid Jane’s drilling gaze.

“I'd never let one of photography's future stars avoid handing in her picture.” Mr. Tudor said.

“Do I have to? I just don't think it's that big a deal.” Maggie said.

Jane snickers. Mr. Tudor has an almost-sympathetic look.

“Maggie, you're a better photographer than a liar...” He said. “Now I know it's a drag to hear some old dude lecture you... but life won't wait for you to play catch-up. You're young, the world is yours, blah blah blah, right? But you do have a gift, you have the fever to take images, to frame the world only the way you envision it. Now, all you need is the courage to share your gift with others. That's what separates the artist, from the amateur.”

Maggie can only bob her head shyly and mumbled a soft, “Yes sir.” Mr. Tudor takes it and lets her leave.

Stepping out into the hallway from the art class was like stepping into a hurricane. While the art class was serene and peaceful and illuminated by the sunshine’s warm glow, the hallway was a tiled jungle with fluorescent suns. Student were weaving every which way like colorful, talkative birds of paradise and the teachers peering out from their classrooms were the watchful jaguars. Dozens of conversations were going at once, laughing came from every direction, and the clatters of lockers were white noise for the cacophony. Everyone seemed to know what they were doing, boldly showing off their tail feathers and wings without a care in the world. Everyone except Maggie, that is. She sighed and shoved in her earbuds before she could hear Aragon from across the hall finish her statement about someone being “so fucking shy.”

Her destination was the bathroom, where she needed a serious timeout to unwind from her classroom embarrassment. She made herself as small as possible, narrowly avoiding the rushing figures of other students. Her awkward swivels and side-steps definitely earned her a few odd glances, but she tried to ignore them until she finally got into the safety of the bathroom.

Empty. Good. Nobody can see my meltdown. Except for me.

Maggie washes her face using one of the sinks, letting the chill of the tap water sink into her cheeks. She keeps her hands there for a moment before sighing and dropping them. She takes out her polaroid photo after turning the sink off.

Just relax. Stop torturing yourself. You have “a gift”.

She stared and stared and stared at the photo, but it just seemed to appear worse and worse the longer she looked.

Fuck it.

She tears apart her photo and drops it on the floor. The way the pieces fall to the ground are as delicate as the flutter of the butterfly’s wings that just flew in from an open window. Maggie blinks and follows it. It lands on a bucket behind a stall and spreads its emerald green wings into the light bleeding over it.

Holy shit. Maggie thought. Well...when a door closes, a window opens...or, something like that. She takes out her camera. Okay girl, you don't get a photo op like this everyday...

Maggie slowly approaches the butterfly and takes a photo of it. At the flash, the butterfly takes off, flapping in a blur of brilliant green that almost seems to glow in the air. As it dashed for a safe landing, the bathroom door opens and closes and a guy walks in. Maggie recognizes him as Thomas Cromwell, the richest, most pompous kid on the campus, from his slick hair and letterman jacket. He does a quick scan of the bathroom, not noticing Maggie hiding, and then began pacing. His pale, bat-like face is twisted with enraged horror. He looks like he was about to shatter at any second

“It’s cool, Thomas... Don't stress... You're okay, bro. Just count to three...” He was muttering to himself. “Don't be scared... You own this school... If I wanted, I could blow it up!” He laughed. Craziness oozed from the fractures in his voice- or maybe directly from his fragmented brain. “You're the boss.”

A moment later, the door swings open and a girl strides in. She’s a little heavier set, but carries herself with great pride and power. Her dark eyes are impish and on fire. Green is spilled out over the top of her hair, long, dyed tendrils of emerald coiling with brown locks. When she speaks, her voice comes out in a (familiar) confident growl.

“I hope you checked the perimeter, as my step-ass would say.” She said while checking the stalls. Maggie has to back up in her hiding spot- it’s a wonder neither of them have caught her, especially with how she’s peeking out to watch. “Now, let's talk bidness—”

“I got nothing for you.” Thomas said. He’s trying to keep his composure, Maggie can tell just by listening to him, but it’s about as cracked as his sanity.

“Wrong.” The girl said. “You got hella cash.”

“That's my family, not me.” Thomas grits. He’s grinding his teeth now.

The girl laughed. “Oh, boohoo, poor little rich kid!” Her tone becomes serious. She marches over to Thomas, who is hunched over the sink, bracing himself. “I know you been pumpin' drugs 'n' shit to kids around here... I bet your respectable family would help me out if I went to them.” She leans into his ear, “Man, I can see the headlines now—”

“Leave them out of this, bitch.” Thomas snarled.

“I can tell everybody Thomas Cromwell is a punk ass who begs like a little girl and talks to himself—”

Thomas rounds on the girl. There’s now a gun in his hand, which he must have been hiding in his jacket. The girl backs up into the wall, the fire in her eyes going out in an instant, and Thomas stands in front of her, one arm against the wall beside her head and the other pointing the gun at her stomach.

“You don't know who the fuck I am or who you're messing around with!” He roared.

“Where’d you get that? What are you doing?” The girl babbled. Her fearless mask has dropped in an instant at the presence of a weapon. “Come on, put that thing down!”

“Don't EVER tell me what to do! I'm so SICK of people trying to control me!” Thomas howled. Whatever was holding the crack in his brain together has broken apart at the seams and every bad thing is pouring out at a horrifying rate.

“You are going to get in hella more trouble for this than drugs—” The girl grunts. She can feel the biting metal of the gun’s muzzle press against her stomach. She’s so rigid.

Thomas leans into her ear. His voice is curled with dark ice. “Nobody would ever even miss your ‘punk ass’ would they?”

“Get that gun away from me, psycho!!”

The girl shoved Thomas away from her and makes a break for the door. Her sudden movements jar Thomas and he pulls the trigger. Blood splatters against the wall and from the girl’s mouth as the bullet passes through her stomach.

“NO!!” Maggie screamed.

She’s running out from her hiding spot without realizing it. She stretches out her right hand, as if she thought she could actually do something to help. The gun and the girl are falling to the ground in slow motion. Maggie’s breathing picks up. Everything becomes blurry. Black and white and grey splotches haze her vision. Every nerve is filled with painless liquid fire, buzzing inside of her. Red is the only other color she can see- the dark red of hot blood. Of her blood, maybe. She can’t tell anymore, but, suddenly, awareness returns to her- intense shock fades and leaves behind wet adrenaline in its wake, soaking her to the core. She opens her eyes- when did they ever close?- and finds herself in the art class again.

Warm rays of sun are bleeding in through the window, casting grand, golden shadows across pastel canvases and abstract parchments and colorful tapestries strung up along the walls. There was no sign of a storm- of a gun- of a dead body-

Whoa! What the fuck?! Maggie’s body lurches back in her seat. A few kids glance curiously at her before focusing back on Mr. Tudor, who was giving his lecture on Alfred Hitchcock and photography. How- how— I— She looks around again. I was in the bathroom... He shot that poor girl... I held up my hand...and now I’m back here.

Agnes Tylney’s pen falls on the floor and she reaches down to pick it up.

I already heard this lecture...

Catherine Aragon throws a paper ball at Joan Astley.

Now Joan is being hassled again... And if Jane’s phone rings...this is real.

Jane Seymour’s phone vibrates. Maggie’s heart leapt in her throat and her body flinches as if her fear had taken a physical form and punched her. Her clumsy limbs scramble awkwardly and one arm knocked her camera off the desk. It breaks into pieces upon hitting the ground.

Shit! Oh my god, I cannot believe this... Okay, if I'm crazy, I might as well go all the way... Can I actually reverse time?

Maggie holds up her right hand and, like an instinct knowing when to be triggered, her vision turns grey. She feels like she’s floating, maybe vibrating, and she watches as her broken camera pieces itself together and rises up to sit in its original position. When Maggie releases the force, Mr. Tudor is just getting to his Diane Arbus question. However, Maggie can barely hear him or Jane’s know-it-all answer. She was too busy staring in awe at her hand.

Holy shit. Holy shit! I’m a human time machine! H- how— Okay, okay, don’t freak out, Maggie. Not yet.

She looked at her newly-repaired camera and picked it up. She presses the photograph button and the flash momentarily blinds her. Just like before.

“Shh, shh, shh,” Mr. Tudor pipes up, “I believe Maggie has taken what you kids call a "selfie"... A dumb word for a wonderful photographic tradition. And Maggie...has a gift. Of course, as you all know, the photo portrait has been popular since the early 1800's. Your generation is not the first to use images for selfie-expression. Sorry.”

The teacher’s voice is barely processing in Maggie’s mind. She just couldn’t get herself to care about what he was saying. She was too worried about the girl she had seen die.

If I can go back in time...what if that girl isn't dead yet? Can I save her?

“Now Maggie,” Mr. Tudor is rounding on her, just like he did last time. “since you've captured our interest and clearly want to join the conversation, can you please tell us the name of the process that gave birth to the first self-portraits?”

Maggie opened and closed her mouth for a moment. The words are thick at the back of her throat.

“I-” It’s hard to enunciate properly. If she wasn’t so worried about that green-haired girl, she might have been more embarrassed over her squabbling. “I'm sorry, Mr. Tudor, I feel sick. May I be excused?”

“Nice try, Maggie, but you're not gonna get away that easy. We can talk more after class.” Mr. Tudor said.

Maggie swallowed hard. As much as she loved Mr. Tudor, she really wanted to slap him right about now. She wasn’t feigning illness- she genuinely felt sick to her stomach with anxiety and fear. She was sure she was ghostly white, too. How could Mr. Tudor not see that?!

“Is there anybody here who knows their stuff?” Mr. Tudor asked.

“Louis Daguerre was a French painter who created "daguerreotypes" a process that gave portraits a sharp reflective style, like a mirror.” Jane answered like before. And, like before, she looked at Maggie mockingly and said, “Now you're totally stuck in the Retro Zone. Sad face.”

“Very good, Jane.” Mr. Tudor praised. “The Daguerreian Process brought out fine detail in people's faces, making them extremely popular from the 1800's onward.”

It was Jane’s snide remark that snapped Maggie slightly out of her worried trance. She side-eyed the blonde and clenched her jaw. She decides to test out her new power again and ‘rewind’.

“Now Maggie,” Mr. Tudor said, marking the ability a success once again. “since you've captured our interest and clearly want to join the conversation, can you please tell us the name of the process that gave birth to the first self-portraits?”

“The Daguerreian Process.” Maggie said, practically reciting Jane. “Invented by a French painter named...Louis Daguerre. Around 1830.”

Mr. Tudor looks a little surprised, but smiled at the girl. “Somebody has been reading, as well as posing. Nice work, Maggie.”

Jane gives Maggie an annoyed look, which she can’t help but feel empowered about.

“The Daguerreian Process made portraiture hugely popular, mainly because it gave the subjects clear defined features. You can learn more when you actually finish reading the assigned chapters. Maggie is so far, way ahead of everybody.”

The bell rings. Maggie practically flies out of her seat and began collecting everyone as quick as she could.

“And, guys, don't forget the deadline to submit a photo in the ‘Everyday Heroes’ Contest!” Mr. Tudor said, “I will fly out with the winner to London where you'll be feted by the art world in the Tate museum. It's great exposure and it can kickstart a career in photography. So Agnes and Maud, get it together. Catherine don't hide, I'm still waiting for your entry too. And yes Maggie, I see you pretending not to see me.”

Maggie, you are not crazy. You are not dreaming. It's time to be an everyday hero.

Instead of trying to leave, already knowing she’ll be halted, she hurries over to the front desk. Joan watches her with those lamb eyes of hers from where she’s still seated.

“Excuse me, Mr. Tudor, can I talk to you for a moment?” Maggie asked.

“Yes, excuse you.” Jane said, narrowing her eyes at Maggie.

“No, Jane, excuse us.” Mr. Tudor said. He turns to Maggie. “I'd never let one of photography's future stars avoid handing in her picture.”

“I’m not avoiding, just...”

“Biding time, waiting for the elusive ‘right moment’?”

“Exactly.”

Mr. Tudor chuckled lightly and said, “Maggie, my dear, don't wait too long. John Lennon once said that ‘Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.’ Go on now, don't let me stop you.”

“Thank you, sir.”

Maggie exits quickly and delves right into the jungle that was the hallway. She pushed through the brambles of students to get to the bathroom, making it there in record time.

Okay, Maggie, retrace every step... I washed my face- She washes her face. I shredded my photo- She shredds her photos. Then the...butterfly flew in- The butterfly flies in. And I took a photo...

The camera flashes. The butterfly leaps up from the bucket and flaps away. The bathroom door swings open. Thomas Cromwell strides in.

Maggie stays hidden behind the stall, listening. She hears Thomas mutter darkly to himself, then that girl enters. She unknowingly taunts Thomas and he soon snaps. By the sudden yell, Maggie knows the gun was out.

She began looking around as the terrified yelling rattles through the bathroom. She dreads the gunshot that was soon to come if she didn’t do something.

She notices the fire alarm on the wall. Grabbing a fallen hammer by the bucket, Maggie smashes the glass encasing the alarm and pulls it. The siren began to wail.

“No way...” She hears Thomas mutter. Then, he grunts in pain as the girl knees him in the groin and shoves him away. Maggie watches in relief.

“Don't EVER touch me again, freak!” The girl yelled before running out.

Thomas totters on his feet for a moment before picking up his fallen gun. He growled softly, noticing the photograph scraps on the floor.

“Another shitty day...” He mutters before walking out.

Maggie emerges from her hiding spot. Cold sweat is prickling on her brow, sliding into her bulging eyes. She doesn’t even bother to wipe it away.

That did not happen! This cannot be real! I just saw a girl get shot and then saved her! What the fuck is going on?

She waits a moment before exiting the bathroom. Outside, the hallway is empty, aside from a few fleeting figures of running students. And the school’s security guard.

Edmund coming at Maggie nearly startled her back into the bathroom. He’s upon her in an instant, his sharp voice tearing strips off of her before she can even think of something to say.

“Hey, do you hear that fire alarm? That means you should be outside.”

“I had to use the bathroom...” Maggie said.

“Girls always use that excuse.” Edmund rolled his eyes.

“Excuse for what?” Maggie said, slightly ruffled.

“For whatever you're up to. Your face is covered in guilt.”

“The alarm tripped me out!”

“Then trip on out of here, missy. Or are you hiding something? Huh?”

Maggie was about to consider crying to get herself out of that situation when Principal Dudley emerged from his office and called out.

“Thank you, Edmund, the situation is under control. There's no emergency here.” He said. “Leave Miss Wyatt alone and please turn off that alarm, since that's your job.”

Edmund didn’t argue, but he did give Maggie a suspicious look before lumbering away. Maggie sighs in relief and starts for the front doors to leave and evade the incessant siren, but Principal Dudley stops her.

“You look a little stressed out, Maggie.” He said. “Are you okay?”

Maggie chewed on the inside of her cheek. “I'm...I'm just a little worried about my...future.” The lie was horrid.

“You're sweating pinballs.” Principal Dudley points out. “Is that all you're thinking about? You can always be upfront with me, Maggie. Or have you done something wrong... Is that it?” He’s making Maggie even more anxious with his prodding. “Well, Maggie? Talk to me.”

Maggie clenches her jaw, then let’s the truth spill out. She had to tell- Thomas was a danger to the school!

“I just saw Thomas Cromwell waving a gun around...in the girls' room.”

Principal Dudley’s eyes go wide, but then his brows furrowed when he really processes what had been said to him.

“Thomas Cromwell. You sure?”

Maggie is shocked at his doubt. Sure, it may be normal to ask for complete sincerity, but Principal Dudley doesn’t seem very convinced at all. He must be swayed by all the money the Cromwell family has. Even then, could he not see how Thomas was breaking apart at the seams?!

“Yes!” She said. “He was in the bathroom talking to himself with a gun. I saw everything! He was babbling like crazy—”

“Okay, slow down, slow down.” Principal Dudley said. “So you saw this...without him seeing you?”

“I was hiding behind a stall.” Maggie said. Impatience and desperation are oozing into her voice. “I have the right to be there. It's the girls' room—”

“I know, I know.” Principal Dudley said. “I just want to be completely clear what happened. Mister Cromwell happens to be from the town's most distinguished family. And one of Blackwell's most honored students. So it's hard for me to see him brandishing a weapon in the girls’ bathroom. So what happened next?”

Maggie went to tell him about the girl and their conversation, but stopped herself. She didn’t want to make herself a suspect if this all blew up in her face.

“Then...then he left. I ran out here wondering what to do.” She paused. “Are you going to bust him?”

“This is a serious charge.” Principal Dudley mutters. “I'll look into the matter personally. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.”

Maggie nodded. She wished Principal Dudley would do more than that, but she should have known. The Cromwell family practically owns Blackwell Academy. She just hopes she didn’t just throw her entire scholarship down the toilet.

She steps outside and is immediately bathed by the warm rays of the golden-orange sun. Beams of light hit the Blackwell campus in just the right way to show off how grand and pristine it was. It was a private school, after all.

As Maggie is walking down the front steps, she notices some papers scattered out on the ground. She picks one up and reads it.

MISSING- KATHERINE HOWARD

MISSING FROM: Whitby, Yorkshire

DATE MISSING: Monday, April 22, 2020

OTHER:

Age: 15 years old

Height: 5’0 Weight: 110lbs

Hair: Blonde, dyed pink Eyes: Hazel

Katherine Howard... She looks so hopeful and pretty. I wonder what happened to her...

Maggie set the paper back down and started to walk to the dorms. As she does, she gets a text from Cathy Parr, a good friend of hers. The girl was asking if she could have her flash drive back. Maggie texts back saying she will and would meet her in the parking lot. However, getting the flash drive was a lot harder than she expected, starting with the way Jane and her goons, Aragon and Jane Rochford, were lounging on the steps to the girl’s dormitory like watchful hawks. When Maggie approaches, Jane stands up with a wide smirk.

“Oh, look, it's Maggie Wyatt, the selfie ho of Blackwell. What a lame gimmick. Even Henry-” She slips for a moment, but corrects herself quickly. “Mr. Tudor—falls for your waif hipster bullshit. ‘The Daguerreian Process, sir!’ You could barely even say that. I guess you got your meds filled.” Behind her, Aragon and Rochford laugh. “Since you know all the answers, I guess you have to find another way into the dorm. We ain't moving. Oh, wait, hold that pose!” Jane snaps of photo of Maggie and sneers. “So original. Don't worry, Maggie, I'll put a vintage filter on it right before I post it all over social medias. Now, why don't you go fuck your selfie?” She sits back down on her perch.

Maggie steps back, grinding her teeth. She looks around the dorm’s courtyard, trying to find something to help her. Anthony Lee and Peter Meutas were throwing a football ball to each other, but Maggie didn’t dare approach boys in their primal sport. Maud was reading on one of the benches and Joan was sitting all alone near the shrubbery, but she didn’t want to bother them, either.

And then there’s a rattle from above.

The school’s most well-known janitor, Duke, is up on a ladder painting. The bucket of white paint he’s using is supposed to be hooked on the side of the rungs, but Maggie watches as it falls and splatters all over Jane.

“No way! No fucking way!” She screeches.

Aragon and Rochford leap up in an instant. Their eyes are wide- a look of such shock is unusual on them.

“You okay, Jane?” Aragon asked.

Jane glared at her. It’s enough of an answer.

“Hold on, hold on, we'll get some towels!” Rochford said. “We'll be right back!”

“So move your ass, before I dry!” Jane barked.

Aragon and Rochford scramble inside. Maggie waits for a moment before slowly approaching Jane- or, rather, the door, but she got dragged into a conversation anyway.

“Uh...hey, Jane...”

“What do you want, Maggie?” Jane hissed. Her eyes are narrowed in a warning.

“I’m sorry about what happened. That was an awesome coat...”

Jane blinked at the passivity of the younger girl’s comment. She loosened up a little and stopped baring her teeth like an enraged white tiger.

“It was.” She sighed. “But there will be another.”

“Well...” The conversation was actually going smoothly. Might as well keep it up and try to get on Jane’s good side so she’ll lay off. “you always seem to know how to pick the right outfits.”

“I do have some talent. Mr. Tudor told me-” Jane stops herself. Maggie is sure she’s biting her tongue.

“I've seen your pictures.” Maggie said. “You have a great eye, Richard Avedon-esque.”

“He's one of my heroes...” Jane’s eyes, usually so judgmental and cruel, scan Maggie without an ounce of mockery in their gaze. “Thanks, Maggie.” She looks over her shoulder at the doors to the dorm. “I hope those sluts get me a towel before they hang a sign on me.” She turns to Maggie again. “You deserve a better shot. Sorry about blocking you and...and the ‘go fuck your selfie’ thing.”

“That was mean...but pretty funny.” Maggie admitted, laughing slightly.

“Just one of those days, you know?”

“I know exactly what you mean, Jane.” Maggie said. “I'll see you later.”

“Au revoir.”

Maggie notices that Jane offered her a small wave. She returns it with a slight smile before stepping into the dormitory.

The dorm building is about as basic as one could get- a long hallway full of doors with one branching path that led to the bathroom. Maggie walks down the corridor, glancing at the slates beside each dorm that could be written on. Hers was blank when she got to her room at the end. She didn’t think much of it and stepped inside.

Home, sweet home. My favorite cocoon...

Her room is a basic setup- bed in the corner near the door with a fuzzy ferret stuffy sitting atop the pillows like a duvet guardian, lanterns strung around the ceiling for lighting, a drawer with a radio at the foot of her bed, a desk, a bookshelf with a few potted plants, a small couch, a guitar, her closet, dozens of photos tacked on her wall. It was cozy, and it was home now.

While she’s searching for the flash drive, Maggie noticed a sticky note on her desk. When she picks it up, it reads, “Hey girl,”-the I has a heart instead of a dot, a little something that made Maggie’s touch-starved heart flutter-“I borrowed your drive so I can watch some flix while I study. If you need it back, just track me down! XoXo, B.”

So it’s in Bessie’s room...

Honestly, Maggie didn’t mind. Bessie Blount was nice to her and super sweet, despite having obvious baggage of her own. She was strong and smart in a way Maggie wished she could be.

As Maggie leaves her room, she sees Maria de Salinas charge out of Bessie’s dorm and lock the door. She leans against it as Bessie knocks loudly.

“You can't get out now, Bessie! So tell me the truth, or rot in there!” Maria growled.

“Let me out, Maria! This is so stupid! You are ridiculous! If you don't let me out, I will scream!”

Maggie blinked. She approaches slowly, but Maria doesn’t glare at her when she gets near.

“Hey, Maria,” Maggie said. “Is everything cool?”

Maria rolled her eyes. “Oh, yes, Maggie. I've locked Bessie in the room because we're ‘cool’.”

“What did she do?” Maggie asked.

“What didn't she do?“ Maria’s anger bubbles up again. “Shes been sexting with my boyfriend, that’s what she did.”

“No I didn’t!!” Bessie yelled from inside the room.

Maggie winced. “Ouch. How did you find out?”

“Uh, why do you care?” Maria said. “Why are you even asking me? You never talk, just zone out with your camera.”

“That's why I'm talking to you now.”

Maria crosses her arms. “What's my last name?”

She’s being tested to her an answer. Maggie blinks.

“Maria de Salinas. Duh!”

Maria is surprised. “I'm flattered. I didn't even think you knew my name at all.”

“Of course I do. Just because I don't talk a lot doesn't mean I don't care. So, how did you find out about them?”

“According to Jane, Bessie would do anything to date a football player.” Maria explained. “She saw the sext. And William won't answer his phone. Once Bessie admits it, she can go. Straight to hell.

“Maggie, I swear I didn't do ANYTHING!” Bessie cried from behind the door. “But I bet Jane did! I know the proof is in her room!”

Knowing that she couldn’t go to Cathy without the flash drive; Maggie agrees to do a little trespassing and snuck into Jane’s room, which was about as pristine and neat as she expected.

After printing an email Jane sent to Aragon about the whole ordeal going down, Maggie returned to Maria and showed her the evidence.

“Of course...” Maria muttered. She turned and opened Bessie’s door. “I'm an asshole. I'm sorry, Bess.”

“You are, and I hope so.” Bessie’s eyes softened. “You really think I'd mess around with William?”

“No. But I get stupid jealous. I owe you dinner. Still love me?”

Bessie smiles and chuckled. “And you do my laundry.”

Maria turns back to Maggie with a relieved look. “Thanks, Maggie. You're like the Blackwell Ninja. Now let's see what William has to say about Jane...” She storms out of the dorm.

“You set me free!” Bessie laughed. “Thank you. Cathy’s flash drive is on my desk.”

Maggie retrieves it quickly and heads out to the main campus. However, she stops when she sees Edmund stalking towards a very scared-looking Joan.

“...so don't think I'm blind!” The security guard was saying. “I see everything here at Blackwell! Do you understand what I'm saying?

“No!” Joan cried. Her eyes are glistening with tears. “Leave me alone!”

“You can't fool me. I know everything about this school. I cover the waterfront. So you better figure out what side you're on...”

“Please, leave me alone!” Joan is crying, now.

Edmund is about to say something else when there’s a flash from a few feet away. He notices Maggie holding her camera and grits his teeth before storming off. Maggie instantly went to Joan’s aid, but the blonde didn’t seem to be in the mood for pity.

“Hope you enjoyed the show.” Joan grits, wiping away tears. “Thanks for nothing, Maggie.”

Maggie watches her run to the dorms with a frown.

Poor girl...

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Force and Fury - a MadMax AU [Reylo] fanfic. ENGLISH VERSION Chapiter 3 : Starkiller

There was neither an incident nor an attack during the journey. Unkar had picked a team of four scavengers, who joined Rey as planned a couple of hours before dawn. They all came from Niima and Rey knew them well. The truck driver was Riley, a blond woman with a side of her head shaved. Next to her sat Jared, carrying an automatic rifle. His skin was a deep shade of black and his sight flawless. The roof of the truck was the position of Sun, a skinny girl with dark skin, fearing neither sand nor sunburn, operating a heavy machine gun. The fourth member of the expedition, a swift man called Foster, followed the truck on his motorbike. As for Rey, she drove far ahead, carrying Fluffy-Evil-Lord-Of-Death in the empty wagon. Rey remained woke, expecting a treason any moment. Was Sun going to aim and execute her from her position? Would Riley and Jared try to crush her little bike under their truck’s massive wheels? Was another team of henchmen going to pop from behind boulders and ambush them? What was Unkar’s plan of action this time?

The previous day, after Unkar’s attack, Rey made it home without new trouble, and everything was quiet for the rest of the day. But she couldn’t keep calm : why did Unkar put a reward on her head? She was aware of two new elements that could have led him to this sudden interest : the wreckage, and the dog. The location of the wreckage couldn’t justify killing her, quite the contrary actually ; it would benefit him much more if she stayed alive. This meant he was after the dog.

It was a beautiful dog and he’d make quite a barbecue, but that wasn’t enough yet to hire four murderers. As far as she knew, she was the only scout of her kind in Niima. Which meant this dog was worth her sacrifice… it made no sense.

She now drove the track towards the shipwreck and was actually starting to relax. If these four scavengers had been willing to kill her, they would have made attempts by now. She could focus on her surroundings… the desert was never empty, despite appearances!

Her headache was fortunately quite mild at the moment. She only felt the buzz due to the dog on her vehicle, and the truck a few hundred yards behind. Nothing worth her attention.

As the blue shade of the night stretched over the plain, they stopped and raised their camp.

According to Rey, the shipwreck was only a few hours away, but it was safer to take halt for the night. They know too well the dangers of nocturnal expeditions.

The vehicles were carefully checked : engines, oil, gas, tires. Guns were loaded and night guard was established. First round for Foster and Sun, then Rey alone, then Riley and Jared.

They didn’t ignite a fire, it would have been too obvious in the darkness. Rey pulled out a bowl and poured water for the dog, who drank loudly. Riley, biting on her protein stick, couldn’t take her eyes of him.-

- Where does that dog come from, Rey? She asked after a while.

Rey shrugged :

- I found him, lost in the desert, and I kept him, that’s all.

- Are you going to eat him? Sun asked.

Rey smiled, as if the question had been completely silly :

- No! No, I’ll keep it as pet.

- What’s his use, beside eating your rations and water supplies? You could make profits from him, organize fights and gambling… All it would take is some training.

- No, seriously, I’m not into gambling. I’d rather keep him this way.

Riley frowned :

- Someone is going to steal him. There’s good money to make, what a waste. You’ll get in trouble.

Rey stayed silent, looking at Fluffy-Evil-Lord-of-Death as he playfully trudled around, waving his tail. Riley and Sun were right : this dog was going to draw attention on her. It had already started. Her lifelong protector had turned against her and she doubted to ever feel safe again until she arranged the situation.

She sighed :

- I’m always in trouble. At least now I’m in trouble in good company.

She stood up and stretched her neck :

- I’m going to sleep. See you in a few hours.

After what, she whistled sharply and pat her lap with her flat hand ; the dog came to her on that call and she rubbed his head.

- Come on Evil Lord Of Death. Let’s go to bed.

Everyone proceeded on getting ready for the night to come. Rey snuggled in her blanket, next to her bike, keeping her staff and machete close. The dog sniffed around, seemed to chase his tail for a moment, then curled next to her.

She listened to the soft voices of Foster and Sun, to the familiar clicking of weapons being handled, as both of them took their positions for the first watch. Steady squeaks and muffled moans came from the truck as Riley and Jared were having sex. Nothing unsusual. Rey gave in to sleep.

A sharp pain drilled her temples and she woke up screaming, holding her skull between both hands. People. People everywhere.

They were under attack!

She jumped wide awake. It must have been close to midnight, as the moon was high in the sky. She saw accurately Sun loading the machine gun on the top of the truck. Foster banged on the side to wake up Riley and Jared. Fluffy Evil Lord Of Death bristled and bared his fangs. Rey climbed to the top of the truck to join Sun and and stared at the desert around them. She pointed a finger towards the approaching men.

_ Over there, in front of the sand dune, she said. There are two of them.

_ I can’t see shit, Sun hissed between her clenched teeth, hands stiffed on the gun. Let’s ignite the torch lights, we can’t fight in the dark.

_ No, Rey said. They don’t know I can see them ; they show too much confidence. We can overcome them without taking any risks.

She knew, on pure instinct, where the ennemis stood. They were at least four : two crawling forward, who obviously didn’t know they had been caught yet, and two more on the other side, riding a large motorbike. What tribe did they come from? They didn’t look like raiders.

The one on the motorbike roared engines and raced toward them. It was a wide bike, with a single wheel on front and two on the back. Sun swung the gun and shot blindly, in a deafening thunder and flashes of light that blinded Rey for a moment. As if it had been the sign everyone was waiting for, suddenly all the guns started firing, in every direction. So much for stealth! Rey, lying on her stomach, could see bullets shooting around her. She was useless up there ;she was much better fighter in close combat. She climbed swiflty down from the truck’s roof and stood straight in front of the motorbike, ready to overthrow the pilot from his vehicle. She sensed that the dog was nearby, but she had bigger worries at the moment. The bike raced to her. Rey jumped aside to dodge it, but the pilot sharply steered, in a two wheels drift that almost knocked it over. Caught off guard by this sudden turn, Rey didn’t react fast enough to dodge the metallic staff that stroke her. She collapsed on the sand, breathless, her vision blurring. She could hear around her the roar of raging combat ; she heard the screams of Sun, Riley, Jared and Foster among those of their attackers.

She stood up with a wince, looking for the dog. He was in the middle of the battle, and she called “Evil Lord of Death! Attack!”

But the dog ignored her as he happily waved his tail in front of the rider. Rey, still struggling to catch her breath, stood frozen in surprise for the second time in only a few minutes.

The man exclaimed : “BB8! It’s BB8!”

And Rey, stunned, only managed to mumble “BB what?” before crumpling to the ground, stricken in the back by an attacker she didn’t see.

Kylo Ren didn’t turn around as two tall figures came in the large room of walls made of raw concrete. He was contemplating the lake, and its dark and still waters. Slaves were busy on its shores, such as tiny ants.

- Tuanul village is no longer a concern, I personally made sure of that, Kylo Ren said in his mask.

A female voice, with a metallic hue due to her helmet, rose behind him :

- Did you find any Resistant?

Kylo Ren slowly turned around, to face his counterparts. Phasma was wearing an uneven armor, which she had been carefully grooming. Its chrome shades quite stood out in this palace of sand and rust. As for Hux, he was a shriveled yet sleek man, who took great care of his clothes when no one else could afford such luxury. He wore his red hair in a mohawk and nails in his ears. All three governed the First Order, under direct command of the Supreme Leader Snoke. Hux lead strategy, Phasma lead the armies and Kylo Ren led intelligence. Hunt and kill, military strikes and meaningful executions, that was all him. His name and his shadow stretched over the First Order as symbols of his power and his wrath.

- Our informants didn’t lie : Lor San Tekka was operating a well and a Resistance network. The well will be clogged today and the villagers should be on their way to the fortress, if you gave your orders as planned.

- I did. Phasma answered.

- And the Resistance Network, did you catch them? Said Hux with a nervous twitch of his shoulders.

Kylo Ren lowered his masked face to him and Hux flinched.

- The orange dog had been spotted near the village. He must have fallen off a vehicle and I expect him to try to gather with his owner, straight to the Resistance. I offered a fairly high reward to our barons for his head. Whoever sees him should catch it and inform us.

- And? Any news yet?

- Not yet. But it’s been less than 24 hours. Trust me : an orange dog can not pass unnoticed. We’ll hear about him soon.

- You better. Hux hissed between his teeth. The Resistance gets more allies everyday, and I don’t see you containing this plague.

Kylo moved a step forward. He was much taller than Hux. His voice was bitter.

- Are you questioning my strategy, Hux?

The red hair man flinched and slightly backed out as Kylo Ren leaned over him :

- All I’m saying is that I need results. These anarchists disturb our operations.

Phasma’s metallic voice cut short the argument, and both raised their heads to listen to her :

- Taxes will be perceived in two weeks time. You both know what that means. If Resistant is planning a coup, it will be then.

They knew what she meant : barons of the whole territory would send their ambassadors driving tank trunks to pay their taxes (whatever their village could produce : food, slaves, raw materials) and bring back water. There would be lots of hustle around the fort, temporary camps would rise, there would be people everywhere, and along with them would come parties, thefts, and fights. It was tradition to proceed to a few public executions, to make a statement and remind them who ruled this country. Snoke wouldn’t make an appearance, he never did. Yet Phasma, Hux and Ren should show off. Their main ally was the owner of the petrol fields and the refinery plant. It was a disabled man, whose legs were too weak to support his enormous stomach. He was a flabby mountain of wallowing flesh in his castle, another fortress at fair distance from Starkiller. Convoys of water and gas rode back and forth between both fortresses, and as these were the most valuable resources of this forsaken desert, the track between Starkiller and the palace of Jabba the Hutt, as he was called, was the Resistance favorite target.

Kylo Ren’s fists clenched to his sides as the simple thought of Resistance. His reputation and relevance within Starkiller would only stop being questioned when he’d crush this batch of vermins, lead by a woman whose sole name drove him mad : Leia Organa.

Because she was his mother, Hux, Phasma, Snoke, but also every single war trooper in starkiller questioned his loyalty. Because she was his mother, each failure was suspicious. Because she was his mother, he was fallible. And this idea infuriated him.

Phasma had work to do, she was to organize the troops for the tax ceremonies. The upcoming weeks would be exhausting. She gave a polite salute and left the room, closing the door behind her. Hux and Ren were now alone.

As soon as she left the room, Kylo Ren raised his hands to his helmet and took it off. He dropped it on the steel table that stood in the middle of the room and racked his fingers in his hair.

Hux didn’t make a move and stood straight, hands behind his back.

Kylo Ren’s voice rose, deep and strong as it wasn’t modified by the helmet anymore.

- I hate this season. The crowd. Those pathetic creatures…

- Now is not the time to fail, Ren, Hux said, raising an eyebrow.

Ren stared at him with furious eyes. The crowd gave him excruciating headaches that denied him sleep and made him even more nervous than usual.

Hux knew that and yet, he kept pushing.

- I won’t fail. Kylo answered, endorsing each word.

Hux came closer :

- You overestimate yourself, Hux said. You are obviously exhausted.

As he talked, he came even closer. They could almost touch each other and Ren felt his burning breath on his lips as Hux spoke. He was so close that the painful buzz in Ren’s skull because unbearable, even though he had managed to ignore it until now.

- Step back, Kylo Ren mumbled, almost begging.

- Does it hurt? Hux asked.

Ren didn’t grant him with an answer and turned his face away. Hux’ finger gently touched his chin to make him look in his eyes. He whispered :

- Let me help you.

Ren felt Hux’ mouth take his, and he closed his eyes. His brain was buzzing louder than ever but the heat rising from his crotch diverted him. Hux’ hand layed on his genitals, over his black shirt. Kylo Ren felt himself grow hard and the buzz inside his skull seemed to correspondingly decrease. A tongue slid on his lips and he opened his mouth. Hux had his tongue pierced, a cold and hard bead that toyed inside his mouth and that he wanted to feel on his body. This thought aroused him. He flinched and took a step back to lean on the table behind him. The General’s left hand had seized the back of his head, as he deeply kissed him ; his right hand rubbed his penis, up and down, though his clothes. The headache and become a peripheral issue. His hardened penis almost hurt and with a swift move, he grabbed the general’s ass and squeezed him. He felt his hardness rub his own and a moan escaped his lips. This sound seemed to arouse Hux, who broke off their kiss and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Without breaking eye contact, he slid both hands on his torso, above the black shirt, and slowly kneeled in front of him. Ren bit his lips in perspective. He bit one finger of his glove and pulled it off with his teeth before dropping it on the floor, before racking his fingers in his lover’s red hair. Hux’ face was just facing his crotch, and his long fingers were operating Ren’s zipper and belt. After a short time that felt like an eternity to Ren, Armitage Hux’ hand grabbed his burning cock, as Kylo moaned again. Hux’ tongue slid along his shaft in slow up and down strokes, then without warning, he covered it with his mouth. Kylo tilt his head back. It felt amazing. His whole body was completely focused on the feeling of Hux’s mouth around his cock, and everything else vanished in a blur. Hux was going up and down on his shaft, sliding the bead of his tongue around the penis head, and Ren clenched his left hand on the table he was holding.

His right hand was gripping the General’s hair and moved along with him with jerky movements. Hux resisted his instructions and Ren felt pleasure in that struggle, his wrist against this neck, his cock against this mouth, and he felt a pressure rising from inside his crotch. Deeper, stronger. Suddenly Hux bit and Ren roared as he released his hand completely. His burning cock sprung from the general’s lips who gave him a dark gaze. Ren immediately grabbed his hair, with both hands, and sticked his lover’s face against his slick, hard cock.

- Finish the job. Ren said.

- I don’t take orders. Hux hissed between his clenched teeth.

- Then do it because you fucking want to. Ren creaked, releasing both hands.

- Fuck you, Hux said, but he took the penis back inside his mouth and resumed the movement.

With both hands, he grabbed Ren’s ass through the leather pants, and Ren spread his tights, holding himself the the table. The feeling was divine. The headache had vanished and his body felt so relaxed at this sole feeling that he could have come, yet the burning lips of Hux on his cock were irresistible. He moaned and finally came, bluntly, jerking semen in his lover’s mouth. Hux swallowed and stood up as he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. He seeked Kylo’s mouth and kissed him deeply, in a passionate exchange of semen and saliva.

Kylo was relaxed, eyes shut, and negligently zipped up his pants. Hux stopped him by grabbing his penis.

- We’re not done, Hux said.

Kylo tightened his fingers around Hux’ wrist until he released his cock and pushed him away.

- I am. Snoke is expecting me.

Hux tried to protest, but Kylo shoved him away with a shoulder punch, straightened his clothes and picked up his helmet. The General watched him walk away, powerless, and seized his own hard cock through his pants.

- Fuck you, Ren! He screamed, furious.

Kylo gave him a slight wave of his hand as an answer, without a look back.

Yet he stopped at the door and looked above his shoulder :

- See you tonight, General.

- I don’t take orders! Hux screamed on principle, but he already knew he’d be there, available for Kylo Ren, that very night.

Once again, Ren had been manipulating him from A to Z.

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· Formed and extended steel – Tube stock

· Welding Wire/ Rod

· Casting

Structural Steel Fabrication Singapore is a multifaceted system regarding a chain of steps, which include:

· Surface cleaning

· Cutting and machining

· Punching and Drilling

· Straightening, bending and rolling

· Fitting and reaming

· Fastening

· Finishing

· Quality control

· Surface treatment

· Transportation

Steel Metal Fabrication Services Singapore

We have 4 generations of fabricating enjoy servicing many industries which includes: Feed and grain, dual carriageway infrastructure, deep foundation, industrial buildings, race tracks, governmental, and marine and rail.

Commercial Building Steel Components

Browning Enterprise’s extensive variety of system and skills has allowed us to concentrate on industrial constructing element fabrication. Steel Fabrication Company in Singapore have the enjoy to supply a whole lot of additives from shop fronts to blast evidence window frames for excessive profile federal buildings. We can cut, grind, flatten, form, fabricate, and coat those merchandise to any specifications.

Below-noted is a number of the blessings of Structural Steel Fabrication in Singapore:

Durability – Steel possesses a few brilliant capabilities of being durable, corrosion-resistant, and tensile. Also, being lightweight & better in strength, it's far a first rate alternative for construction.

Adaptability – Steel is rather adaptable and flexible. Through the welding system & metallurgical properties, Steel bureaucracy any form and size.

Affordability – Structural Steel is lots lower priced than different metals consisting of copper, silver, gold, aluminum, and magnesium. Even whilst putting in after fabrication, it gives extended performance saving each cash and time.

Safe – Steel fabricators coat Structural Steel with a fire-resistant fabric making it enormously immune to fire. It is likewise water-resistant & can resist storms and earthquakes if as it should be built.

Recyclable -Structural Steel is effortlessly recyclable, once more making it a brilliant environment-pleasant alternative.

Browning Enterprises Inc. is a Steel Processor and Fabricator serving numerous industries, which includes government & Race Tracks. If you're looking for “Steel fabrication close to me,” your seek ends right here with us!

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siva3155 · 5 years

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400+ TOP CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Interview Questions and Answers

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Officer Interview Questions :-

1. What Is Personal Protective Equipment? It is an equipment used to project the person from hazards such dust, dirt, fumes and sparks etc. It is the barrier between hazard and person. 2. What Is Safety Audit? The safety audit is the process that identifies un-safe conditions and unsafe acts the plant and recommended safety improvement. Walk through It evaluates the unsafe condition notice able to naked eye during work through the plant. ( Stores, civil work, erection work) Inter mediate-more details study and review of plant design and plant operation. Comprehensive –It evaluates the safety factors in the plant on the base engineering, analysis, testing, measurement. 3. What Are Belongs To Road Safety? The speed limits displayed along the road should be strictly Short cuts and cutting across the corners should be avoid No body should try to cross the level crossing when drop gates are closed Signal given blocking the road ‘ stop' look, listen and proceed should be followed. 4. What Is Safety Tag? Safety tag can be defined a surface made of card board or paper board on which English local languages letters written for warning safety instructions to employees. 5. Define About Vehicles And Plants? All vehicles requiring security vehicles pass All drivers should have valid driving licence Drivers should not use fork lift trucks for carrying passengers All traffic regulations and speed limit should be strictly followed in side the plant area All vehicles area in a road worthy condition Vehicles park in the operation area must always unlocked with in ignition key in position.

6. How Many Types Inspection? There are 5 types inspection ; pressures of boilers( supervisor) Continuous inspection – select employees / operator Periodical Inspection – material storage, fire fighting equipments, handling equipments Intermittent inspection – un announced inspection done by safety officer, safety committee. ( Particular work spot) Statutory inspection – storage area, location at height ( cranes, ropes, chains, it my tackles inspection) Special inspection – accident investigation Inspection of new building, general lighting, use of PPE's etc. construction work. 7. Tell Me Safety Rules Insuring Oxygen Cylinders? Oxygen cylinders should not be kept near combustible materials. Oxygen cylinders should not be handled with grassy hands or gloves. Oxygen cylinders and their fittings should not be tested with oil based soap solution. Oxygen cylinders and other combustible gas cylinders should not be stored together. The top cover of the cylinder should be kept in position and screwed safety when not in use. Cylinders should not be used as rollers for moving materials Oxygen must not be use for ventilating confined spaces. 8. What Is Stel 0 For 15 Minutes Continuous Exposure? It is considered as maximum allowable concentration not to be exceeded at any time during 15 minutes continuous expose period. It is a maximum on concentration to which works or can be exposed to a period of to15 minutes continuously without suffering from irritation. 9. What Is Manual Handing? The process of lifting, carrying and stacking materials by men is called manual handing. 10. What Is Safety Policy? Any company has a social and legal obligation to provide a safe and health working environment to all his improvement to all his employees. 11. What Is Vehicles / Mobile Permit? The permit is required for taking any vehicle are mobile equipments having a diesel equipment having a diesel or petrol operated engine in to hazardous area. 12. What Is Earthling? Earthling means connecting the natural point of the supply system to the general mass of the earth by line. 13. Explain About Safety Policy? The safety and heath of all employees is one of prime concerned of the company. Every company will be require to the policy both in letter and in spirit. The company shall comply straightly with act, laws, rules and regulations The company shall impart raining in health safety and occupational health to all employees. The company will adopt own safety and health standards where laws may not be available. 14. What Is Inspection? Inspection means to fin out hazards according to checklist prepared with reference to the department operations by the people who are familiar with the plant. 15. Explain Cause Of Accidents In Manual Handling? Improper lifting Carrying too heavy loads Improper gripping Failure to use PPE Lifting greasy, oily and irregular objects Poor physique 16. What Is Gas Cutting? The process of joining of cutting metals by using oxygen and combustible gas is called gas cutting. 17. What About A Typical Day At Work. How Does It Start? What Do You Do? At the beginning of each day, I inspect the work site to make sure that it is hazard-free. Once the work site is secured, I verify that all tools and equipment are adequate in supply. As soon as the work orders are delivered, I provide workers with security guidelines and carry out drills. During the workday, it is my duty to monitor workers to ensure that they are working according to the enforced safety policies and that any problems or accidents are quickly addressed. 18. What Are Hazards And Injuries In Manual Handing? Cutting fingers due to sharp edges Burns due to handing of hot articles Foot injuries due to dropped articles Slipped disc due to improper posture in lifting on object Strains to wrist or fingers Sprains, wounds hernias, fractures 19. What Is Fork Lift Truck? Fork lift truck are designed to handle heavy loads. 20. What Is Your Experience With Handling Safety Documentation? I have worked extensively with management teams to develop new safety policies, augment existing ones and handle draft construction related specifications. I have written safety proposals and conducted safety programs as well. 21. What Is Accident? It is an unexpected or unplanned event which may or may not result in injury or damage or property loss or death. 22. What Is Work Permit System? Work permit system is a “ written documents” for permission to undertake a job by area in charge or it is written document issued by the area in charge to the performer to under take the specific job. 23. What Are The Pre Cautions For Welding? Remove all combustion material from the place of welding Clear the work area and cover wooden floor with fire proof mats. ( Welding mechanic should be kept with in the visibility of the welders. Erect fire resistance screen around the work All welding cables should be fully insulted All welding mics shall be double earthed Welding area should be dry and free from water Keep the fire extinguisher / sand really Use leather hand gloves, goggles and helmets Switch off the power when welding is stopped Do not allow the helper to do welding Do not shift he welding cable unless the electric power is switched off. Do not allow the helper to carry the welding. Terminal of the welding cables should be provided 3-cable with lugs and kept tight. Oxygen hose in black and Acetylene hose in red in color as per standard NRV of the blow torches should be maintained properly avoid back fire Welders should be trained properly Cylinders should be stored in a cold dry place away bottom heat and direct sunlight. Proper house keeping, good ventilation in the working area Smoking should be avoided from welding area Hose connection should be proper made Barricade the work area and put a sign board Rolling of cylinders should be avoided Flash back arrestor should be attached in each cylinders Any leakage of cylinder should be kept separately 24. What Are The Causes Of Accidents Of “hard Tools”? Due to wrong way using of tools. Due to defective condition of tools Due to failure of using right tools for right job Due to wrong way of carrying tools Due to strong of tools un safety 25. Safety Rules In Using Compressed Air? Only authorized persons should used compressed air. The body or clothes should not be cleaned with compressed air. Compressed air hose pipes should not be placed across passage ways Leakage of compressed air should not be tested with hands. While working with tools run by compressed air safety shoes are to be used. The tools should not be kept on position when not in use. 26. Explain Me Precaution Of Excavation? Excavation area should be suitable barricade Put sign boards lights and flags Avoid heavy vehicle coming near the sides PPE like helmet, safety shoes should be used Keep the excavated soil at least 5 feet distance Excavated sides should be sloped bake to a safe angle Hand excavation should be done at the present of UG pipes or cables place Cutting shall be done from top to bottom All narrow trenches 4 feet or more deep shall be supplied at least one ladder While excavating on the slope on the slope whose height is over 10 feet men should use safety belts. 27. What Is Safety Management? Safety management is an act and science of setting safety objectives of the industrial company. 28. How To Control The Chemical Hazards? The chemical hazards are control by engineering method, administrative method and PPE. 29. What Is Risk? In probability of the realization of potential for loss or damage or injury. 30. What Is House Keeping? House keeping means not only cleanness but also orderly arrangement of operations, tools, equipment storage facilities and suppliers. 31. What Is Work At Height? Any work above 2 meters from ground is caused work at height. 32. Explain Safety In The Use Of Hand Trucks? The truck should be inspected The axles should be greased well Safety shoes should be work by the operators. The load should be balanced and the weight of the load should not fall on the axle The hard cart should not be wider than the width of the hand truck. The hard cart should be pushed and not pulled The truck should not be placed on path ways. 33. What Is Delegated Work Permit? Delegated work permit used for areas requiring light control. Ex : Fabrication, yards – valid – 30 days 34. What Are Main Provision In The Factory Act? Health, safety, welfare, hours of work, employment, person, occupational disease, special provision and penalties and procedures. 35. Please Explain Control Measures Of Radiography? Barricade the area Remove all un-necessary persons away from site Check radiation level with dosimeter Use lead shields Put a sign board Risk tissue damaged Use special filter glass Use lead coated aprons 36. What Is Ingestion? Entry of harmful materials through mouth is called ingestion 37. What Is Respiration? The process of inhaling fresh hair and exhaling, to entering a confined place is called respiration. 38. What Is The Use Of W.m.s.? We can plan and execute the work easily and safely. It also helps to know the Codes and Standards used for each activity. 39. What Is Hot Work Permit? Any work which involves spark flame, temperature is called HWP. 40. What Is Industrial Hygiene? Industrial hygiene is defined as the art and science of the presentation and improvement of the health and comfort of workers. 41. How Many Types Of Sign Boards? Mandatory Information Fire or explosion Caution Wiring 42. What Is Term Card? It is legal requirements in case of emergency in violin vehicles carrying hazards substance. 43. What Is First Aid? Firs aid is temporary and immediate care given to the victim of an accident. 44. How Many Types Work Permit? There are two types of work permit Cold work permit Hot work permit The hot work permit further classified into 3 types Normal hot work permit Blanket hot work permit Delegate hot work permit 45. What Is Accident Prevention? Accident prevention may be defined as an integrated program and directed to control un safe mechanical or physical condition. 46. Different Types Of Hazards? Mechanical hazards - in adequately guarded machines parts Chemical hazards - of toxemic gasses, vapours, fumes, smoke in dust. Electrical hazards : in adequately insulated line wires Fire hazards – chemical reaction, electrical Arcs Radiation hazards – dazzing light in fraved rays ultra violet rays Pollution - water pollution & noise pollution 47. General Safety Precautions In Construction? Adequate first aid equipment should be kept ready Adequate fire fighting equipment should be available All general electrical rules should be followed suitable lighting arrangements should be necessary at night work Work men at height should be wear safety belts Work men handling cement should be provided with goggles, rubber gloves and rubber boots by nose mask. The moving parts of grinding machines used construction site should be covered with guards The moving parts of grinding machines used construction site should be covered with guards Excavated material should not kept near the excavated Very short duration of work red flags must be hoisted and more duration red banners must be stretched Defective tools should not be used The worker should not carry tools in his hands when climbing a ladder Excavation should be guarded by suitable fencing 48. What Is Grinding? Grinder is a portable machine with a wheel guard in position to reduced the danger. 49. What Is Welding? The process of joining of metals either by electrical or by gas is called welding. 50. What Is Incident? It is an event which represents deviation from the intended sequence of designed steps. 51. What Are The Core Work Duties Of A Construction Safety Officer? Apart from enforcing key safety standards, it is important to monitor manpower, conduct regular site inspections, record all violations and conduct safety trainings. 52. What Is Noise? Up wanted sound which causes irritation to the ears caused by mechanical movement. 53. What Is Safety Surveys? Safety surveys are made to have detailed observations of all types of unsafe physical and environment conditions as well as unsafe practices committed the health and comfort or workers. 54. What Are The Responsibility For Workers For Safety? Report unsafe condition to supervisor Do not operate the machine without knowing the operation Before starting the machine, whether the machine is in condition not Use correct tools Follow the safety rules Always do not horse play Do not lift over load Do not chit on at with others 55. What Is Safety Management? Safety management is an art and science of setting safety objectives of the Industrial company and related activities of planning, administration, Improving, Various functions to achieve the safety objectives. 56. Explain About Crane And Le? Only authorized and competent person should operated cranes The correct sling must be used for the load to be lifts Lifting equipment must be certified from competent authority and mark with its SWL Never be used for loads excess of its SWL Cables and slings must be padded when passing over sharp edges of equipments Check the condition of the ground before parking the crane and use out riggers All moving parts must be guarded Uncertified chains, ropes, slings and hooks should not be use All slings to be inspected by third party inspectors Never stand or work under a suspended load Place the out riggers on firms ground Guide ropes shall be used to control swing of lifted material Never operate the crane at the time of speed wing Lifting over live equipment should not be encouraged The crane should under go periodical maintenance as per manufactures 57. Explain Safety Precaution Of Scaffold? Wooden board not be painted Wooden board should not to any cracks Check for rust in pipes / clamps Clamps should fixed and good quality Boards thickness should be 3.4 cms and no bending The construction must be rigid, properly based Use of good and sound materials The wooden bellies has not joints Vertical poles should not be more than 6 feet Chains, ropes used for the suspension of scaffoldings Never throw any materials from height Use safety harness while working at above 6 feet Properly ties to be arrangement 58. What Are The Duties Of A Safety Officer? Prepare tool box talk Prepare monthly statistics Prepare the checklist Accident reports Management meetings Arrange the safety classes/training Arrange monthly safety bulletin Inspection of fire extinguisher Arrange first aid training classes Arrange safety competitions like quiz, slogan, poster competitions exhibition etc. 59. What Is Uel? The maximum proportion of vapour, gasses and dust in air above which proposal the flame does not occur on contact with a source of ignition is called UEL. 60. What Is Excavation? Marking a hole or tunnel by digging the ground by man or machine is called excavation. Read the full article

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How To Choose A High Quality Security Safe - Don't Just Buy Any Safe, Invest In A Safe!

HOW TO CHOOSE A HIGH QUALITY SECURITY SAFE

Posted On October 7, 2015 by Ralph Goodman - SOURCE: UNITED LOCKSMITH A safe is an investment. Before starting the research process into the type of safes that can protect your belongings, ask yourself if you have valuables that warrant a significant investment in protection. I would say that everything warrants significant protection, but I will not be buying your safe. The price of the safe needs to be something that the buyer can justify to themselves. If you don’t want to buy something built sturdy and secure, and just want a safe, then you probably don’t need a safe. If you just want to keep your kids out of your guns or don’t want people seeing your files, a cabinet with a lock can do that. This is an article about safes. Safes are security. This is not about concealment or layers of security. Layers are of course the best way to protect your home from criminals, but this piece will focus on the best safe companies. What makes them superior, and by that same logic, what makes them expensive. Everyone is on a budget, but even homes can be purchased on a budget. All of these companies will have several models, varying in price and protection. Rest assured, with these brands, a larger investment will provide additional protection.

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The unfortunate thing about most safe companies is that so many do not advertise their product’s specific security and construction. As a result, you will have to know what questions to ask. When asking your questions, you should also know what answers you want to hear. Buying blind, or buying without independent research might end in a large purchase that does not offer the right protection. You have probably seen Weapons Education’s video about safes, and if you have not I recommend checking it out, but here are the points you want to focus on. Steel Content Find out the steel content for the body and the door. The body of most safes is ½ to ⅓ the metal content of the door. The gauge of the steel is also important. 12 gauge is the lowest gauge steel that the department of justice allows to call an item a safe. A Fire Axe will split 12 gauge steel. As the number decreases, the strength of the steel increases. Example: 12 gauge steel is two ratings lower than 10 gauge steel. Additional stainless steel layers will disperse heat from torch attacks, as well as provide added strength. Be wary of composite doors, as their thickness does not represent the steel content. Welding For the sturdiest construction, you want to buy a safe with a continuous weld. That means that the weld is used to fuse two metal pieces. A continuous weld varies greatly from a spot weld. A spot weld is significantly weaker and uses binding points that can be compromised. Sledge hammers can be used to break spot welds, but there are several other ways to take apart spot welded metal. You can drill out the spot welds, burn them out with a torch, or use a specific spot weld removal tool. The end result of a continuous weld is a solid piece of metal. Fire Resistance Standards Almost every safe company uses different standards to measure fire resistance. And despite some very bold claims, there is no safe that is fireproof. When you are finding out the company’s specific testing criteria pay attention to the heat that the safe was tested at and how long the test was run. A low temperature and a high resistance time might be the same as a high temperature and a low resistance time. If the company cannot, or is unwilling, to tell you how they test their safes, I would recommend not purchasing the product. Fire resistance is an important purchasing factor, and a lack of information makes you vulnerable to loss. Bolt Work Assembly The bolt work is going to take up the most space on the door. The assembly of these internal mechanisms will provide protection against more advanced attacks. If the bolt work is composed in such a way that links the locking bolts to the cam (or similar device), sticking the bolts may open the safe. Pay attention to the steel in the locking bolts as well. The longer the bolts extend into the frame of the door the stronger the safe will hold. The thickness of the bolts will also offer you protection from attacks. Lock bolts that rotate will also increase protection by moving when cutting attempts are made. Warranty and Manufacturing

A lifetime warranty says a lot about a company. It means they have faith in their product’s ability and that they hold themselves to a higher standard. Warranties might also vary depending on the components. Often electronic locks and dials are not made by the safe manufacturer but are instead purchased from a third party. The dial might have a separate warranty, and this is not a reflection on the safe company unless the lock is low quality. Also, pay attention to where the safe is manufactured. A safe that is made in China might have a lifetime warranty because it costs little to replace it. At the risk of sounding ethnocentric, the best option is to buy American. U.S. factories allow for quality control and deliver a higher standard. Be aware that even though the company does manufacture in the U.S. that it might have certain models assembled in China.

Ralph Goodman's Pick: Top 5 Safe Companies

American Security (AMSEC)

Overview American Security Company has very clear warranty conditions that are available on their website. The UL fire resistive rating methodology is also on their website, and it is quite an impressive set of standards. 1-hour testing is done at a temperature of 1700º Fahrenheit (about 927º Celsius). 2-hour testing is done at a temperature of 1850º Fahrenheit (1010º Celsius). In order to pass the endurance test, the internal temperature of the safe must never exceed 350º Fahrenheit. Their burglary rating is also detailed to the UL’s specifications. The burglary science is a little too advanced to explain in an overview, but I do encourage potential buyers to review it themselves. When AMSEC gives their tag to a safe model saying it is fire and burglary resistant, these are the standards that it is holding the product to. Not all of their models pass these requirements, but if they do not, there will be no misleading information posted on the safe. Pros Higher end models are built with clear scientific standards. Criteria for safes to be called fire resistant and burglary resistant are demanding. Tight openings between the door and the body make pry bar attacks very difficult. High security safes are built in the United States. Cons Lack of customizability limits potential protection.

Fort Knox

Overview Everyone always talks about Fort Knox, so we will too. This brand has set a new standard that other companies are forced to compare themselves to. Go to their warranty page and the first thing you will read is, “Lifetime Warranty”. Their site has seemingly endless buttons challenging you to “Build & Price Your Vault”, but before you do that you can see the “Fort Knox Difference”. Customers can see cutaway diagrams that show the composition of the safe doors, interior options, and their fire resistance results. Their lowest end, Entry level safe will withstand a peak temperature of 1200º Fahrenheit (about 649º Celsius) for 45 minutes. The safety standards for burglary are not specified on the site. There is a significant gap between the door and the safe body that looks like it would fit a pry bar. The starting price for these safes begin at $1,200 and go up from there. The company allows for quite a bit of customization, but the door gap does seem to be standard. Pros Basic models have acceptable fire resistance. Every safe is built in the United States. Customization creates great potential for security. Lifetime Warranty. Cons Gap between the door and the body make pry bar attacks possible. There is no burglary resistance testing described on the site. Seems that you may be paying more for the name than you are for the protection.

Sturdy

Overview The Sturdy Safe Company is very transparent in how their products are designed and manufactured. If you go onto the company website or their youtube page, you can find many videos detailing just how sturdy their products are. Everything from the bolt manipulation to pry attacks (manual and mechanical) are shown to be ultimately useless against these safes. The site has a very informative page about how the safes’ are insulated from fire damage, but more than that there is a customer testimonial. A Sturdy safe customer by the name of Stan had his house burn down in a fire that lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes. The contents of the safe had almost no damage, and it is reported that some of the responding firefighters were so impressed, they bought Sturdy safes for themselves. Pictures and video can be found on their site. If anecdotal evidence is not enough (and it shouldn’t be) Sturdy’s website offers tons of information on the construction and size of the steel it uses. At the lowest end, the steel falls somewhere between a 6 or a 7 gauge, and that is for the safe body. The videos on the steel stress test will say more than steel content numbers ever could. The company sells many safe models as well as offering custom safe designs. The cheapest available safe is $737 with dimensions of 20″ W 18″ D 20″ H. From there, the dimensions increase, and so does the price. The company has been making safes for 53 years. During their existence, they have remained operated and owned by the same family. All safes are 100% American made and exceed the UL safety requirements. And if that is not enough, all safes come with a lifetime warranty. Pros Documented and proven security. Every safe is built in the United States. Customization creates great potential for security. Lifetime Warranty. Cons Safes are very plain looking.

Homeland Security Safes

Overview Made in the United States. Check. Lifetime warranty. Check. The fireproofing on the safe will protect your valuables, on the lowest priced models, for 45 minutes at a peak temperature of 1500º Fahrenheit (about 816º Celsius). With customization, or in higher priced models, the safes can withstand 60 minutes with a peak temperature of 2300º Fahrenheit (1260º Celsius). The safe is also made with anti-pry construction, that makes it harder for burglars to leverage open the safe door. Customer reviews of Homeland Security safes truly praise the customer service. One customer stated that they would send him periodic messages and photos of the manufacturing process. Customer service is going to be key if you want to purchase a custom safe, which Home Security does offer. On their Facebook page, you can even see custom designs they have made for patrons. Designs include Dodgers, Sons of Anarchy, 49s, etc. Their high-security safes start at $1,099 and increase with customization, additional features, and larger sizes. Pros Customizable paint designs. Lifetime Warranty. Every safe is built in the United States. Customization creates great potential for security. Cons There is no burglary resistance testing described on the site.

Vault Pro

Overview Vault Pro makes all of its safes in their US factory. The company has three basic series of safes, but will build to your exact specifications. All the models are customizable for a further increase in security. Vault Pro has competitive internet pricing and each model details its basic characteristics. The company has a highly informative video with their owner walking you through how the safes are made, and the logic that they use to base all of the safety standards. The doors are dime tight (cannot slip a dime between the body and the door) which make pry attacks a non-starter. The steel on the cheapest model starts with a ½ inch plate of 10 gauge steel. Every model is made with a continuous weld giving the safe a sturdier construction. The bare minimum temperature their cheapest safe will handle is 1200º Fahrenheit (about 649º Celsius) for one hour. That same model can be customized with ceramic fireproofing to withstand 2300º Fahrenheit (1260º Celsius) for one hour. The metal can also keep getting thicker. This company really does leave the possibilities to your imagination. They will make you a vault door if that is what you desire. The company will even build the safe to specific height and width requirements. The price starts at $1599 and goes up to whatever your heart desires. Warranty information can also be found on their site. Pros Basic models have extensive fire resistance. Customization creates limitless potential for security. Customizable paint designs. Tight openings between the door and the body make pry bar attacks very difficult. Every safe is built in the United States. Cons There is no burglary resistance testing described on the site. Conclusion A great safe will eventually become just another heirloom. It is something that will stand the test of time and be passed down throughout generations, collecting meaning and memories. It is the very thing you used to protect what you cared about during your life. What a fitting gift to give your descendants. Though the price is mentioned in the overviews of the companies I cannot count this factor as a pro or a con (exception: when the price does not seem to reflect the protection). Price should not be a determining factor of the safes ability. It is up to you to determine what you value in a safe. With these companies, you are going to get what you pay for. Find something that fits your needs and protects your valuables. Make sure that it will stand the test of time and serve its purpose for generations to come. If you care about safety, don’t buy a safe. Invest in a safe. Spend the extra money and make sure that you have a quality product that will actually secure your property. 5 Read the full article

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15 Health and Fitness Benefits of CrossFit

1. You'll get stronger.

Spoiler alert: Lifting weights, Olympic weightlifting, and resistance training all make you stronger (among these other benefits of strength training). And CrossFit uses all of these fitness modalities in its programming. There are actually 10 skills at the foundation of everything you do in CrossFit, according to Rich Froning ("The Fittest Man In History"): cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, accuracy, agility, and balance.

"Most of the movements you do in CrossFit are compound movements, meaning they recruit muscles from all over your body," says physical therapist and certified strength coach Grayson Wickham, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. For instance, when you're doing a lift like the snatch, squat, or deadlift, you're activating and therefore strengthening all of your muscles from head to toe. (Related: 9 Reasons More Women Should Be Olympic Weightlifting)

In fact, one 2017 study found that compound movements (also called multi-joint exercises) are more effective for improving strength and general fitness compared to single-joint exercises like the biceps curl, calf raise, or leg curl.

2. You'll torch serious calories during the workout.

When researchers from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse looked at women who do CrossFit, they found that they burned 12 or more calories per minute. Their conclusion: "CrossFit works... Based on the high intensity of the workouts tested, [we] conclude that CrossFit does a really good job of helping exercisers improve their aerobic fitness while burning a fair number of calories in the process."

The reason why comes back to the fact that CrossFit uses compound exercises, says Tony Carvajal, certified CrossFit trainer with RSP Nutrition. "The more muscles being used, the more calories you're going to burn," he says. FYI, you don't necessarily have to pick up weights to score the benefits of compound moves; bodyweight CrossFit staples like burpees, muscle-ups, and handstands will light up your whole body too.

3. That calorie burn will continue post-WOD.

Most CrossFit workouts (aka workout of the day or WOD) will include some weightlifting, and lifting weights doesn't just torch calories mid-workout, but after it too. That's because your muscle mass is one of the main determining factors of your metabolic rate-how many calories you burn just by living, explains Wickham.

"In CrossFit, you're going to gain muscle. More muscle mass means a faster metabolism," he says. "Faster metabolism means burning more calories all day long." (Here's everything you need to know about metabolism, muscle, and fat.)

There's also the "afterburn effect" (also known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption or EPOC) which says that the more intense the exercise is, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward, and therefore the more calories you burn even after you've left the gym. (You only need to watch two-time champion of the CrossFit Games Annie Thorisdottir work out to know that CrossFit is intense). That post-workout calorie burn is usually 6 to 15 percent of the total calories you burned while exercising. Not too shabby, CrossFit.

4. You could lose weight.

Losing weight isn't everyone's goal going into CrossFit, but if it's yours, "CrossFit is one of the most effective workouts for weight loss," says Carvajal. That's because all of the health and fitness benefits of CrossFit listed thus far-especially the increased lean muscle mass and the revved-up metabolism-contribute to reducing body fat and burning more calories overall.

In fact, one study found CrossFit participants had significant improvements in body composition (and aerobic capacity) after 10 weeks regardless of their fitness level at the start of the program.

There's a psychological component of CrossFit that makes it effective as a weight-loss program too, says physical therapist D.R. Ebner, P.T., C.S.C.S., at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. "The community will keep you coming back. It'll keep you on track and make you 10 times more likely to show up," he says. (More on that here: Why Consistency Is the Single Most Important Thing for Reaching Your Health and Weight-Loss Goals)

5. It's good for your heart.

Most CrossFit workouts don't look like traditional cardio training methods. Rather, some CrossFit WODs are only three minutes long. (Ashley Graham is also not about that traditional cardio life either. Evidence: Watch Ashley Graham Prove That Cardio Doesn't Have to Suck)

However, it's totally possible to get a cardiovascularly challenging workout in a short amount of time-even just three to five minutes, says CrossFit Games commentator and CrossFit Level 2 certified trainer Tanya Wagner of CrossFit Apex in Bucks County, PA. In fact, a study published in PLoS ONE found that just three minutes of all-out exercise per week significantly improved cardiometabolic health markers (including VO2 max and blood pressure) in overweight/obese adults.

6. You'll improve your mobility.

CrossFit may not look like traditional mobility-building practices like yoga and Pilates but, "CrossFit is actually one of the best exercise programs for enhancing mobility," according to Wickham, who is also the founder of Movement Vault, an online mobility program.

Quick refresher: Mobility is your ability to move a muscle or muscle group through a range of motion (ROM) in the joint socket with strength and control. (Here are more mobility basics you need to know.) Many movements in CrossFit simultaneously enhance ROM and strength. For example, try improving your mobility the CrossFit-approved way with this squat therapy drill.

7. It's safer than you probably think.

CrossFit gets a bad rap for being unsafe, but a 2018 review concluded that, while the sport has been scrutinized because of the supposed high incidence of injuries, none of these claims were supported by empirical evidence.

Another study found that people who work with hands-on coaches who help them through the movements have fewer injuries-and that's exactly what most CrossFit boxes offer. As for rhabdo, it's not any more common in CrossFit than in any other type of high-intensity exercise. (Related: 12 CrossFit Myths, Debunked)

8. It might even help reduce injury risk.

The best exercises to perform inside the gym are ones that mimic the movements you do outside the gym, says Wickham. (Think: Lifting an Amazon Prime package, sitting down and getting up from your desk, or schlepping a heavy duffle bag.) These are called functional movements-and they're the foundation of many CrossFit WODs.

"The whole point of doing functional movements as exercise is to keep your body in physical readiness for the demands of everyday life," explains Wagner. If people learn to properly move their bodies as an entire unit or machine, they'll be much more successful and safe during more demanding everyday tasks like shoveling snow or moving furniture, she says.

9. You'll become a better runner.

CrossFit improves your strength from head to toe, and that means improved performance whether you're an endurance athlete or sprinter. Research shows that running efficiency is improved when runners add two or three days of strength training to their workout routine every week.

Not to mention "CrossFit helps you strengthen your core," says Ebner. "A strong core helps transfer strength and utilize the strength throughout the rest of your body-including your arms and legs." Translation: more power per stride. Plus, a stronger core could improve your running form-which means a reduced risk of injury. (Boom: Why Runners Should Do CrossFit)

10. You could sleep better.

"There are a lot of lifestyle factors that come into play with how well you sleep," says Kevin Turcio, a CrossFit Level 2 certified trainer and owner of CrossFit Affinity in Stamford, CT. "In personal experience, CrossFit has helped me fall asleep." This could be simply due to the intensity involved in this kind of training, as upping the intensity of exercise has been shown to aid deep sleep.

Carvajal suggests that this effect is especially noticeable in folks who weren't regular exercisers previously. "Any type of exercise is likely to improve sleep quality; however, high-intensity training like CrossFit seems to be the most effective." (Related: How Sleep and Exercise Are Connected)

11. There are mental gains.

CrossFit doesn't only train your muscles-it trains your brain too. "CrossFit creates mental toughness," says Wagner. That's because CrossFit workouts give you the opportunity to use positive self-talk and push yourself through challenging moments.

"It allows you to self-evaluate and reflect once you've made it through whatever barrier you accomplished," says Wagner. "We see incredible changes in self-talk and mental positivity levels specifically in women and adolescent girls." (See: 25 Things All Women Who Lift Will Understand)

12. It's time-efficient.

Most classes are only one hour long and the WODs themselves are usually only three to 20 minutes long. Seriously! (The rest of the class includes a warm-up, a cool-down, and sometimes an additional weightlifting portion.) "People are always surprised how wiped they are after such a short workout," says Turcio. (Try one of these 12 CrossFit WODs that coaches love to see what she means.)

Plus, a review of 13 studies published in Obesity Reviews found that both continuous moderate-intensity training and HIIT training resulted in similar reductions in waist circumference and fat loss-but HIIT required about 40 percent less training time to do so. Another study even found that short bouts of HIIT is superior to moderate-intensity "slow and go" training for improving cardiovascular fitness.

13. You'll look jacked.

Toned. Lean. Jacked. Built. Defined. Muscular. Whatever word you use to indicate "looks fit AF," CrossFit will get you there. (BTW, here's why lifting heavy won't make you bulk up.)

Combine those muscle-building, fat-burning benefits with sound nutritional choices, stress management, and proper sleep, and you'll earn a defined look, says Wickham. (Need more proof? Follow some of these badass professional CrossFit athletes on Instagram.)

14. You get a built-in cheer squad.

Friendly PSA: If you're in the ~no new friends~ club, CrossFit isn't for you. That's because throwing around weights and learning new gymnastics skills together has the amazing ability to create lasting friendships and a sound support system. There's even science to prove it! A recent research review concluded that CrossFit is associated with a sense of community, satisfaction, and motivation. (And it's not exactly breaking news that having a #fitfam helps people reach their fitness goals: Why having a fitness buddy is literally the best thing ever.)

"The community will support you and encourage you and keep you accountable to your goals," says Carvajal. "Being in an environment like this can only lead to bettering yourself in and out of the gym."

15. You'll have fun.

Yes. F-U-N. Research shows that, for many people, hard workouts are actually more fun. So, sure, CrossFit may be hard, but you'll be reaping a whole lot of benefits-like the 14 above-and having a good time doing it.

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Top 10 best exercise to lose weight

So today we are talking about Top 10 best exercise to lose weight. We all know that exercise is essential for overall health, but it becomes even more important when you are trying to lose weight, which target many muscles, modify your metabolism, and how about the calorie of torch. If they work hard, remember. Each representative takes you one step closer to the weight of your goal. Related: Top 5 tips how to lose fat fast

Lunges

There are many variations in the lens, but plain Jane forward lung is still very effective for weight loss, because it works many muscles at one time to burn maximum calories. Get ready to take those short-shorts in front of your closet. Stand tall with feet hip-width. Keep your hands on your hips or keep weight, and move a controlled step with your right foot. Keep your spinal cord for a long time, reduce your body until your front leg and back foot are not 90-degree angle. Stop, then start your right foot to start. Now proceed with your left leg and do the other side. Repeat every 10 times on each side. Set 3 total.

Burpees

This exercise effectively targets your core, chest and feet. Feel the burn and know that you are building very lean muscles. Burpees is one of the best exercise to lose weight. Stand apart with shoulder-width of your feet and with arms on your sides. Press your hips back, tilt the knees, and reduce it in a squat. Keep your hands on the floor in front of you and change your weight. Slowly jump back on the ground on your feet in the position of the pane. Grow your legs so that they can get out of your hands. Reach your hands and jump explosive in the air. Come back immediately to the next representative in a squat. Repeat 8 to 12 times. Complete 3 sets. Related: Top 5 best exercise to lose weight

Exploding lungs

High-intensity exercise like this explosive anchor will give you sweat and major calorie torch. Start with your feet, hands on your hips. Go ahead with your right foot. Turn till your right leg is not at the 90-degree angle. Jump, switch your feet to the middle, and proceed with the left foot in the end. Switch the side for 1 minute, repeat the lungs. Complete 3 sets.

Squat

Squats for weight loss are one of the best exercises. When you do them correctly, you attach your core and the lower body. In addition to foot hip-width, start with arms either in your sides or with weight. Keeping your weight in your high heel, start reducing your feet and lifting your arms in front of you. Keep your back straight down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Remember to keep your knees full-time with your toe. Maintain a speed and grow back in a permanent position. Repeat 3 sets of 15 reps Related: 30 day diet plan to lose weight safe and fast

Double jump

Take your traditional squat to a notch by adding jumps and lungs. The movement will increase your heart rate and you will feel burnt in your stomach, butt and feet. So called one of the best exercise to lose weight. Squeeze in a deep squat and as soon as you are jumping, but in a lengthening position with your right foot the ground. Use the speed to jump from this lung position to a squat. Change the legs, continue for 45 seconds. Set the total of two.

Mountain climber

Whether you use the resistance band or not, mountain climbers are a great way to burn calories. Accelerated foot motion obliques, butt, and hamstrings. Loop center of the band around a stationary post like a sofa foot. Start on the floor in the face of the face facing away from the position, like a silk hand held in the handle. Alternatively, do not allow knees to the left and left side of the chest to touch, do not allow the toe to touch. Repeat for 1 minute and leave the remaining 20 seconds. Set 3 Related: Top 5 tips on how to lose weight in a week

Soap drill

These gaps may be less-but trust us, you will appreciate the off-the-clock. Start your shoulders and feet together with dumbbells. Dumbbell Jack directly until the weapon is fully expanded. Jump out your legs at the same time. Continue with all efforts for 20 seconds. After 10 seconds of rest, separate the shoulder-width of the legs on your chest, keep the dumbbell. Start jabbing dumbbells throughout the body. Switching side, continue with all the efforts for 20 seconds. Now wait for 10 second and, repeat all exercises for 8 rounds.

Skipping a rope

Jump rope is more than a middle school gym classroom activity, it is the total body toner for weight loss. Challenge yourselves to complete the whole minute of the jump - if you take out '90 jam also, then we will not do justice. Keep your jump rope length in your hands and make sure to handle the handle line with your shoulders. Start with the feet together, hands holding the rope's hands, elbows towards your ribs. Jump with the rope swing and hop together. Do not jump in the middle, just jump with each swing of the rope. Continue to jump for 1 minute. Complete 3 sets. Related: How to lose weight in a month

Physical Weight Exercise

Practice of body weight pumping your heart and your muscles are activated. Increasing the mass of your muscles means that more calories will burn even when you are not working. Start with arms on your sides and feet together. Jump the legs out and back. Get back in a jumping jack. Continue to 10 representatives. Complete 3 sets. Stand upright with the feet, lift the right hand on your hip and the left leg. Tilt and touch your right knee with your left hand. Continue to 10 representatives before switching sides. Repeat for 3 sets. Get in the position of feet with hands from hands and feet on hands and feet on the ground. Start moving your knee to the opposite shoulder. Continue to switch feet for 45 seconds, repeat for 3 sets.

Kettlebell swings

Kettlebells are very effective when used for weight loss because they attach the whole body. In addition, they are still high-intensity models with low impact for calorie burn. Stand apart with a little leg in addition to hip-width. Understand Kettlebell with both hands in front of you. Attach core and little squat. When you get up and swing the kettlebell upwards then press the hips forward. Return to moderate squat position for less weapons and 1 rep. The full 3 sets of 15 swings. Related: How to calculate macros for weight loss female? So, these are the Top 10 best exercise to lose weight. Hope You will like it. Stay Tuned Thev2.com Read the full article

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Top 10 Best Outdoor Patio Heaters for 2019

Patios are the best outdoor areas to entertain guests, relax, and cook. In the chilly months, it gets uncomfortable to sit outdoors unless you have a quality patio heater which is why we reviewed the best patio heaters on the market today. Patio heaters add comfort to outdoor living like no other appliance - fire or heat has been key to human life since the cavemen. Our top 10 list of heaters enable you to hold parties and have friends and family over with confidence. They are also affordable and come in different styles and design to complement various settings.

Picking the Best Patio Heater

A patio heater must be efficient. We seek to answer questions like how far can its heat reach? Is it easily affected by wind? Is it expensive to use in the long run? The models that make this list work perfectly with their power sources (see the buying guide below on different types of heat). Portable propane heaters include models that can heat at least 18ft. around them while wood heaters do not require large amounts of wood. We considered propane heaters with at least 10,000 BTU and natural gas heaters that can heat patios as large as 200 square feet. We also looked at designs that withstand harsh environments only considering those that have stainless steel and heavy-duty cast iron heaters. And all these heaters are easy to assemble with the least amount of tools and effort.

Our Winner

Our top option patio heater is the Fire Sense 01775 Unpainted Patio Heater. It puts out steady warmth at 46,000 BTU’s. It has a stylish stainless steel construction that is easy to blend with any patio décor. The portable design is convenient for homeowners who don’t have permanent patios. Fire Sense 01775 encompasses every feature we look for in a patio heater. It is compact, assembles effortlessly, and ignites in seconds. That’s why it takes the day as the best patio heater for most people.

Patio Heaters Brands and Market Growth Rate

Patio heaters are popular because they are an affordable luxury. A 2017 research report by Technavio predicted the global patio heaters market to have a compound annual growth rate of 7% in the year 2018-2022. With technology advancements being the key trends, more brands are stepping up from the norm. Fire Sense, a company that has been around since 1998 is leading the pack with their patio heaters designed in the USA and manufactured all around the world. You can expect electric, propane, natural gas, patio fireplaces, and fire torches from this brand. They also have unique heaters that include telescoping models, halogen, and infrared heaters. AZ Patio Heaters has also made it big with their consumer-friendly products. The brand aims at providing cheap but efficient patio heaters. Bromic Heating is a high-end brand that brings unique patio heaters to the table. They concentrate on electric and gas heaters in their Platinum and Tungsten Smart-Heat Series. Here you will find models that give off radiant infrared heat and can be operated using smart wireless controllers. Other brands that deserve special mention include Landmann, Heininger, and Deckmate that have impressive and straightforward designs. They have been received well by customers and therefore deserve a place on this list

Best Patio Heaters for 2019

#1 Fire Sense 01775 Unpainted Patio Heater: Best Free Standing Propane Patio Heater

Pros

1-AAA battery electric ignition

Assembles in an hour or less

Up to 10 hours of running time

Rustproof construction design

Cons

It needs a 50-inch all-around clearance including roof

The assembly instructions are not very clear

Fire Sense has some of the best patio heaters on the market. The 01775 model is a commercial-grade patio heater that is great for large decks and patios. If your extended family will be coming over for Thanksgiving, no better way to keep them warm than with this heater. With 46,000 BTUs of heat output, Fire Sense 01755 has a range of 18ft. It towers at 7.4ft such that people can comfortably sit around it. Its 33-inch umbrella ensures it does not lose a lot of heat in windy conditions. This way, everyone will be warm for hours on end. A 20-pound LP tank powers this heater. It is quite comfortable and safe to operate since it lights using a battery-powered electric ignition. It uses one AAA battery. For safety purposes, there’s an auto shut off valve that turns off the heater if it tips over. You will like the stainless steel construction of this heater. It promises durable use, since it is rust and corrosion resistant. The base is weighted to keep it standing, and when used in winter, you don’t need to apply windshield washer fluid to remove ice. It comes with stainless steel burners that provide even heating for the longest time. It lights a blue flame, and the output is easy to adjust using a dial. This heater brings convenience and ease of use while producing a ton of heat ideal large patios.

#2 Landmann 28345 Big Sky Stars and Moons Fire Pit

Pros

Decent 23.5-inch bowl capacity

Attractive moon and stars cutouts

Comes with cooking grate and poker

Easy to assemble

Cons

Steel structure may degrade sooner if not cared for

It has only 90 days of warranty

Guard rail is a bit difficult to assemble

If you love fire ambiance at night, the Landmann 28345 Big Sky Stars and Moons Fire Pit is a catch. It comes in an attractive design that will also serve to complement a nice-looking deck. Like any fire pit, this one needs placing on even ground away from things that could easily catch fire. The stars and moon cutouts give a beautiful view of the fire while the screen keeps your guests protected from sparks. It has a large capacity thanks to its 23.5-inch bowl. We can see it servicing small-sized patios. This fire pit is relatively easy to assemble. Except for the metal guard rail that takes a few trials to get it right, everything else assembles seamlessly. You get a cooking grate such that you can easily roast marshmallows if you want to. At 28 inches high, it provides a decent amount of heat whether you are standing or seated around the fire pit. The steel construction may take up to five years before you see signs of aging. It does require filling the base with sand or bricks, but that is the only kind of care you need including removing the ashes. The versatility of this fire pit makes it an incredible heater for fall and early spring.

#3 AZ GS-FC-PC Antique Bronze Finish: Best Propane Fire Pit

Pros

Easy push-button ignition

It has a 15 sq. ft. range

Elegant and smoke-free

Water-resistant

Surface runs cool

Cons

Paint can oxidize when left out even if covered during winter

It’s quite heavy-needs two sets of hands to move

Needs tools like a power drill and ratchet for faster assembly

AZ GS-FC-PC propane fire pit is made for the chilly evenings. It offers more coverage without having to deal with wood and ash. But in the same style that allows friends and family to gather around a fire. Everyone can safely, and comfortably snuggle around this fire pit since it provides warmth up to 15 inches in radius. It has a large 38-inch countertop and being 28 inches tall; it can be part of your patio furniture. It boasts a solid steel construction complemented by a hammered bronze finish that gives it an antique look. This fire pit requires one 20-propane or butane tank. It gives off 40,000 BTUs of heat when burning lava rocks and large-size glass rocks. You don’t want to use small-size glass tubes since it does not send the fire upwards. It comes with the starter fire glass which gives your fire pit a modern look. The easy access door conceals the propane tank to preserve an elegant experience. Every homeowner will love the look of this fire pit in their patio.

#4 Heininger 5995 58,000 Propane Outdoor Fire Pit: Best Portable Propane Heater

Pros

No-smoke design

Radiates lots of heat

Up to 8 hours of burn time

Lightweight and portable

Affordably priced

Cons

Does not come with the cover

It’s not available in smaller sizes

It is not convertible to natural gas

Your portable fire pit is ready to set up fast and clean without hoarding logs to keep the fire going. Heininger 5995 is an incredible fire pit that comes with a 10ft. hose to keep the propane tank out of sight. The 19-inch fire pit holds a large number of rocks to provide warmth up to 19 inches in diameter. Large family gatherings will benefit from this fire pit since you don’t need to have several of these to have enough heat. It puts out 58,000 BTUs which is amazing for such a lightweight and small-sized fire pit. This fire pit is not affected by windy conditions. It distributes heat evenly, so no one needs to shift when it becomes windy. A 20-pound propane tank gives you up to 8 hours of heat in normal fall weather.

#5 Deckmate Sonora Outdoor Chiminea: Best Outdoor Patio Heater

Pros

Heavy-duty embossed iron cast and heat-resistant paint finish

Burns wood and artificial logs

Large-sized fire grate

Provides a 360-degree view of the fire

Cons

Wood grate comes in two pieces

It does not come with the washers for the nuts

Cannot be used in enclosed patios

The Deckmate Sonora Chiminea is the perfect wood patio heater for those who need a smoke-free heater. The chimineas towers at 51.6 inches such that smoke can rise. Guests will be comfortable sitting around it. The 360-degree view of the fire creates a cozy atmosphere. At 75 pounds, it is quite hefty but is still portable if you tilt and lift the legs. It has a heavy-duty chrome cast construction with a rubberized bronze finish that is heat resistant. It still needs to be stored in a garage or shaded area in winter to improve durability. The fire chamber comes with an ash catcher as well as a sliding door. It is easy to load and clean so no hassles there. Also, this chiminea comes with a wood grate, and a fire spoke to manage your fire conveniently. It is one of the best without being overpriced.

#6 Fire Sense Propane Patio Heater: Best Tabletop Patio Heater

Pros

Lightweight for portability

Up to 3 hours of use on one 1-lb propane tank

Tip over safety shut off and oxygen sensor

Can be used in screened patios

Simple to assemble

Cons

Heat reflector could be of better quality

Not ideal for freezing temperatures

Does not have overheat protection

Fire Sense Tabletop patio heater combines convenience and durability in a 10,000 BTU heater. It is ideal for small spaces. The heater can raise temperatures from 10-25 degrees Fahrenheit meaning it provides warmth to keep you toasty as you enjoy some time in the outdoors. Its elegant stainless steel construction is complemented by a stainless steel burner and heating grid. The grill has a safety guard to protect curious hands from burns. The heater uses one 1-pound propane tank to give you up to three hours of use. You can also use an adapter hose with a 20-pound tank to get more burn time from this heater. It is the kind you pick when you want to read a newspaper in the morning or catch up with a few friends after work. The heater is 35 inches high, and the reflector is 13 inches wide. It prevents loss of heat, so you get to enjoy much of the warmth. This heater uses one switch electronic ignition. It has an adjustable thermostat to help with controlling the output according to the current temperatures. You will also like that it has tip-over shut off valve and oxygen-depletion sensor. Overall, this is a reliable tabletop heater ideal for up to four people to get enough heat in the cold months.

#7 AZ HLI-1P Parasol Heater: Best Electric Patio Heater

Pros

Easy to mount and dismount

Comes assembled

Offers temperature control

Emits a bright spotlight

Hole size is adjustable

Cons

Not ideal for freezing conditions

Heat is drawn away in windy patios

A bit heavy for the size

For those with umbrella patios, AZ HLI-1P provides the perfect fit for you. It is an electric patio heater to cover a small area up to 15 sq. ft. Each arm outputs 500 watts of heat making it a total of 1500 watts from the three arms. The heater is easy to mount and remove from umbrellas. It becomes easy to set up if you don’t have a permanent patio. This heater produces instant heat. It can be used indoors but needs an extension since its cord length is only 6ft. Three people can sit under the arms comfortably without the cold biting into your skin. It works well when temperatures are in the upper 40s and 50s Fahrenheit and not any lower. With this heater, you only have to worry about the energy bill because you won’t be dealing with gas tanks, carbon dioxide, and potential fires from heated steel frames. It is efficient and stress-free for those who don’t need to heat a large patio. This heater also has variable temperature control which allows you to light one, two, or three arms according to the ambient temperatures. The heater can also be installed under ceilings to work reliably as an indoor heater.

#8 AZ Patio Heaters NG-WSS Heater: Best Natural Gas Patio Heater

Pros

It comes at a decent price

Solid stainless steel construction

Outputs 41,000 BTUs

It has a one-year warranty

Includes tilt and ground fixtures safety measures

Cons

It is top heavy- can tip over if not fastened to the ground

Does not come with the burner cover

Perhaps the most reliable of all patio heaters is a natural gas-powered model. AZ Patio Heaters is keen to offer their best performing natural gas heater the NG-WSS. It will warm up large patios since it outputs up to 41,000 BTUs. This heater is 87 inches tall. It allows a large gathering under it while it gets powered from a direct line of natural gas. It does not need any refills, and it is easy to bolt it to the ground for permanent installation. The assembly of this heater takes around two hours-give or take. The only tools you need is a wrench and a screwdriver. It, however, needs a professional to do the installing to prevent leaks. After that, it is effortless to operate. This heater comes with an integrated ignition. It has a variable temperature control, ground fixtures, thermocouple, and anti-tilt safety. This heater saves you from refilling tanks and messing with propane every once in a while. If you are up to the initial installation costs, go for it.

#9 Bromic Heating BH0110003-1 Smart-Heat Platinum 500 Natural Gas Radiant Infrared: Best Commercial Patio Heater

Pros

Integrates with a smart control system

Heats areas up to 200 sq. ft.

Resists winds up to 11mph

Electric ignition system

Glass-ceramic technology for energy efficiency

Cons

It is expensive

The electric cord could be longer

It does not come with the heat shield

From Bromic Heating, we have an unrivaled radiant infrared heater that will keep your guests and customers longer in your premises. It is from the Smart-Heat Platinum 500 series which consists of walls mounted patio heaters that can be mounted on the wall to warm patios up to 200 sq. ft. This heater gives off 39,000 BTUs. It warms everything around it including people since it emits instant, radiant infrared heat. It can also resist winds up to 11mph. The tinted ceramic screen turns the bright red glow soft so that it will not draw attention to itself. The robust stainless steel frame comes with quality components to ensure it works in the best condition. The pivot arm bracket allows you to tilt it such that it can provide heat to where it’s needed the most. It uses ceramic burners that are not only environment-friendly, but they also increase energy conversion. Along with its ceramic glass technology, you can use your patio all year round without incurring sky-rocketing energy costs.

#10 Bromic Smart-Heat BH0420030 Tungsten: Best Electric Radiant Infrared Patio Heater

Pros

Simple to install

Does not require assembly

Efficient reflector

Unique mesh screen maximizes heating

Heat output is adjustable

Cons

It does not come with the remote control

Glow doesn’t show in daylight

Requires its socket breaker

If you want the convenience of radiant infrared heat in a small patio setting, Bromic has your back. The Bromic Smart-Heat BH0420030 Tungsten is a high-quality model with a 2000 watts heating capacity. It offers wall and ceiling mounting options to help you achieve the ideal position for maximum heating. With radiant infrared heat, the warmth comes directly to you since it does not need to heat the air. It is equipped with a thick quartz element to output heat up to 20 sq. ft. while giving off a soft red glow. This heater expresses durability through its high-temperature coating. It performs well in any environment since it is corrosion resistant. Its Parabolic Specular Reflector is super-efficient in reflecting lost heat back to you. Screened patios will mostly benefit from this heater. Go on and extend outdoor living with this patio heater.

Choosing a Patio Heater: Buying Guide

Enjoying your evening in an outdoor space can be limited to the warm months. Well, unless you have an outdoor heater. Before you go on and pick just any patio heater, be sure to check out the critical factors and features to consider before buying an outdoor heater.

Power Supply

Perhaps the most critical factor is the power supply. Patio heaters use propane, natural gas, wood or electric power. It depends on your preferences, needs availability, and costs.

Natural Gas

It requires a considerable chunk of money to buy and install. But it is quite easy to maintain and run in the long run. For one, you won’t be refilling any tanks. People can gather around or under the heater while the heater emits radiant heat. Since it is stationary, it comes with the disadvantage of not being moved.

Propane

It is the most comfortable kind to install. It only needs a propane tank, and the heater is good to work right away. It can be placed on a different spot around the deck so you can find the most comfortable position for everyone. Its constant refills are the only costs you have to deal with. Learn how to troubleshoot your gas patio heater.

Electric

These heaters come as freestanding models that are plugged into an electric socket. They have similar heating capacity to that of propane heaters only that they always need to be plugged in. It limits how well you can position it for everyone to feel warm and comfortable. On the bright side, electric heaters are the simplest to operate per the heat they generate. But electricity costs can skyrocket when you start using an electric outdoor heater.

Wood

We love the lively mood that wood creates. It makes it easy for people to bond and have some family fun time around a fire. Most wood heaters are fire pits and chimineas that can be put where people congregate. Wood heaters require continuous feeding with wood. You must have a location for the wood, and the pit has to be cleaned of ash from time to time. They can also be harder to start according to weather. Despite the hassles created by a wood fire, most people are willing to forego them to enjoy the feeling brought by a wood fire.

Types of Patio Heaters

There are different designs in patio heaters.

Freestanding Patio heaters

These heaters feature a tall, thin structure with a hooded top. They plug into propane, electric, or natural gas sources. The heating happens at the base while hot air is let out from the top. Freestanding heaters can warm medium-sized to large areas with a height clearance of around 8ft. Most propane, freestanding models come with wheels to allow portability.

Tabletop Patio Heaters

As their name indicates, these heaters are placed on patio tables. They are practical for small spaces and are usually electric of propane-powered. They are portable and can be used in temporary patio settings.

Wall Mounted and Hanging Heaters

Most of these heaters are electric and installed on the ceiling or the wall. They emit radiant heat that warms the things around them. The best thing about them is that they do not get in the way. You can choose from beautiful designs to complement your patio décor.

Fire Pits and Chimineas

These are the wood options for patios. They come in different shapes, size, and styles that fit your patio spaces. The location of pits and chimineas is essential since they need to be away from any combustible materials. You also need to watch kids and pets since they can be a fire hazard.

Consider Your Patio Size

Manufacturers tell you the recommended heating area and range of a specific patio heater. The heating area can be a bit vague since you are dealing with other factors like wind. But the range can give you a good idea of how well the heater warms when affected by outdoor conditions.

For large spaces, you will need to go for high wattage heaters above 2000 watts or 8,000 BTUs.

A few Tips on Patio Heating

Be sure to use fuel that is easily accessible. Gas can be cheap, but if you have to drive miles to get it, it’s no better than electricity.

Choose heaters with different output settings. This way, you can vary heat levels according to the outdoor temperatures.

Small areas do better with mounted heaters instead of freestanding and fire pit heaters.

Choose stainless steel heaters since they are corrosion resistant and last for a long time in decent condition.

Aim to conserve patio heat by helping your heater. Keep the heater under an umbrella or awning to prevent direct exposure to wind. Here’s how to install a patio umbrella.

Ensure to follow safety guidelines especially with propane heaters. The general rule is to keep them 6ft away from combustible stuff and power sources.

Wrapping up Enjoy your outdoors a couple of months longer with our best powerful patio heaters list. Whether you are looking to own a gas, wood, or electric heater, we have something for everyone’s outdoor areas, even if you want 40,000 BTU. Find the best fuel that you can afford, follow safety measures, and remember you can always ask for help if the assembly is a little tricky.

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