If you are giving your brick patio a basic cleaning, you can use plain water to wash it. If there is a buildup of mildew, grime, or other residue, add detergent to the machine. Apply a gentle stream of soapy water to the patio using a low pressure nozzle, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes to penetrate dirt. Only use detergent that is specified for pressure washer use. A narrow nozzle will provide a high pressure spray while a wider nozzle will have a lower pressure. Using a wide fan nozzle, move and rinse the soap thoroughly to ensure that the patio gets a good cleaning. Always move the stream away from your home, and not towards it, to avoid pushing dirt and debris upwards towards your walls, doors, and windows. Spray in gentle, consistent strokes to avoid leaving stripe markings on the patio. If the brick patio still looks dirty after rinsing, repeat the process by applying more detergent and rinsing again. Continue until you are satisfied with the results. Allow the patio to air dry before putting furniture, plants, or other items back onto it. After the patio dries, you may notice a white powdery residue. This residue, called efflorescence, is normal and easily removed by scrubbing it with a cleaning brush and soapy water. Do not attempt to remove the residue with the pressure washer, which will make the problem worse.
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One-sentence summary -- Spray the patio. Clean the deck from the house, outwards. Repeat the process if necessary and let the patio dry. Remove efflorescence residue.

Spread your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your center of gravity between your legs with the knees bent and the body stable and unmoving. Your weight should be positioned mainly on the balls of your feet. In age uke, the body can be facing the opponent head-on or may be angled slightly to present less of a target. Create a solid base, but stay light on your feet so that you can move at a moment's notice. To begin the blocking movement, your arms should be in a "chambered" position (fists clenched with fingers facing upward at either hip) or raised defensively in front of the body. This is to have them as close as possible to the anticipated strike in order to effectively protect the head and face. Your fists can be held open or closed, but do not clench them until the moment of impact. Clenching your fist creates unnecessary tension in the arms and shoulders, which can exhaust you and reduce your reactive speed. With the elbow bent at roughly 45 degrees, lift your blocking arm up and outwards in a tight arc until your forearm is held laterally over your forehead. As you begin the block, your forearm will catch your opponent's strike and redirect their force safely over the top of your head or off to the side. This high blocking technique is known as age uke. Age uke will stop high punches to the head, as well as downward smashing strikes with the fist or a bludgeoning weapon. Whenever possible, meet your opponent's striking arm with both large bones of the forearm rather than the edge. This is known as a "double bone block," and is much more effective at shutting down attacks as well as preventing injury. Now that your opponent's strike has been deflected, their balance will be compromised and they will be open to a counter strike. Take advantage of the opportunity and strike back with a straight punch to the face or solar plexus. Both the block and the counterattack should be performed with quick, powerful motions, "snapping" the technique upon impact. Power in the counter punch should come from quick, twisting motion of the hips and shoulders, shooting the arm straight out like a piston. Make contact with the largest knuckles of the pointer and middle fingers to keep from hurting your hand. Your best target for counter attacking is based on your positioning in relation to your attacker. The head and body both make good targets when left exposed. You can also trap the attacker's punching arm to apply a grappling technique. This will allow you to subdue them without having to hit them in return.
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One-sentence summary -- Assume the proper defensive stance. Have the arms poised and ready. Raise the blocking arm to meet the strike. Initiate a counterattack.

You can get a card blank, then decorate it with stencils, cut-outs, photos, etc. " Consider writing a poem, limerick, couplet or quote.
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One-sentence summary -- Maybe make a card yourself. Write something other than the usual "Dear _______, Happy Birthday, love ________.

It's easy to forget that docking stations themselves require power just like all of the other devices at your desk. If you can't seem to get your docking station to do anything, quickly check to make sure that its power cord is securely connected to an outlet. Many modern docking stations will also have a small light to indicate they are receiving power. In cases where some of the peripherals attached to a docking station seem to work but others don't, the problem may be with the malfunctioning device's connections. Check to make sure each peripheral is firmly plugged into the proper port on the docking station. In rare cases where your devices' plugs have accumulated too much dust to register with the docking station, you may need to gently clean. Try using compressed air or a computer-safe cloth to clean away any dust or gunk and reconnecting. You may also want to try using a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol or commercial electronics cleaning solution for clearing external plugs. Usually, when you connect a new device (like a docking station) to your computer, it will automatically be detected and the computer will install drivers (files that allow the computer to use the device properly). However, in rare cases, the computer may have difficulty finding or installing drivers on its own. If this happens, your docking station may not function, so you'll need to download and install the appropriate drivers yourself. Drivers are usually available for free download from the manufacturer's website. Most modern computers also have the ability to locate drivers online on their own (see our article on installing drivers for more information.) As a very general rule, if your docking station physically connects to your laptop, there's a good chance that it will be compatible. However, this isn't always the case. If you can't seem to get your laptop to interact with your docking station, there's a chance that it simply isn't built to be compatible. Try looking up the model name of your docking station on its manufacturer's website you should be able to find compatibility information on its product page. If you don't have a model name for your docking station, try looking for the product number on the device. Usually, this is on a service tag sticker somewhere on the back or bottom. While other charging cords may fit into the plug on your docking station, it's not advisable to use them in place of the original cord. Different cords are rated for different amounts of electric current using the wrong charger can potentially damage your docking station's circuitry (either over time or immediately.) If you lose your original charging cord, try talking to the staff at a local electronics store before buying a replacement. Most trained electronics professionals will be able to help you find a charger that's safe to use with your docking station. If all else fails, you can still usually get much of the same functionality that you'd get from a docking station by simply connecting all of your peripherals to the laptop itself. Unfortunately, this method has two disadvantages: It can lead to a disorderly bunch of cords that takes time and effort to untangle every time you connect or disconnect the laptop (this is the situation that the docking station is designed to prevent.) Not all laptops will have the proper ports for every peripheral.
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Ensure the docking station is receiving power. If peripheral devices don't work, check their connections. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your docking station. Check with the manufacturer to ensure you're using a compatible station. Use only the charging cable that came with your docking station. If you can't get the station to work, connect the peripherals to the laptop.