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Where to Shop for Portable Air Conditioners

A portable air conditioner is all you need to take the edge off a hot summer day. Portable air conditioners can be placed in your bedroom, living room, office, or place of employment, keeping your room and body cool despite the scorching heat outside. It is also a great way to save on the energy bill. Instead of cooling the entire house, many homeowners run a portable air conditioner unit in one room only because it does not cause a severe increase in the electricity bill.
But where can you purchase a portable air conditioner or fan coil unit in time for the hottest months of the year? A portable air conditioner can be purchased at a variety of stores. Some people purchase them from home improvement stores while others prefer to purchase them online. We recommend purchasing your portable air conditioner online, where you can read reviews, compare features, and make a well-informed decision before buying the product.

Whether you purchase a portable air conditioner or a portable dehumidifier, it is important to pay attention to the details before making the purchase. Pay attention to features such as digital display, a remote control, or touchpad controls. You will also need to consider the size, noise level, and the window location of the room it will be placed in. For example, an oversized unit will cool down a room too fast, leaving it cold and clammy. Likewise, a loud unit might not be the right choice for a light sleeper. Researching the product before you buy it will ensure you receive your money’s worth.

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submit on December 16th 2011 in Uncategorized

Do I Need More Than Low Deductibles For Home Insurance Policies?

Many consumers think that purchasing insurance for a home with the lowest deductible is a smart idea, especially during these tough economic times. However, insurance professionals agree that keeping your out-of-pocket expenses low if you need to make a claim is not always a good idea.

For example, cheap home insurance with lower deductibles have higher premiums. In addition, “making a series of small claims may work against you in the long run if you’re costing the insurance company more than you’re paying in premiums,” says Vickie Bajtelsmit, chair of the Department of Finance and Real Estate at Colorado State University, in an interview with MoneyWatch.com. “Claims definitely increase the chance of your premiums increasing.”

Instead, when getting a home insurance quote, tell your agent to increase your deductable and ask for a claim-free discount. According to the article, raising your deductible from $250 to $1,000 could save as much as 25 percent on your premiums.

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submit on November 20th 2009 in Uncategorized

Discover New and Interesting Ways To Get Music Online

The world of online music has expanded to the point where in a few years the Compact Disc may well be outdated. With the invention of Apple’s IPOD, the music revolution has become digital and online services have increased sales, but the Apple music store is not the only source of digital music anymore.

Another popular way of getting music online is by using free streaming services like Pandora and MySpace Music. Many of these streaming services offer unlimited songs and some services, such as StumbleAudio, even allow visitors to listen to an artist’s complete CD.

According to a study done by NPD Entertainment Group, 52 percent of those under age 18 are more likely to stream their music rather than buy a CD.

Subscription services have become another popular way of downloading music. Companies such as eMusic, KaZaA, Napster, and Rhapsody offer download services for a fixed monthly fee. Music has started to become a social experience again with such sites as Blip.fm and imeem that combine social networking and shared music streaming.

Google is another way to get music. Simple searches often bring up specific artists music. For example, a search for David Bowie music would look like this “David Bowie, mp3”. Be sure to ensure that the music is being offered free, and that it would not involve any form of piracy.

For music lovers who like to own the songs, Amazon.com offers the largest selection of music at very reasonable prices, allowing visitors to sample songs from their entire catalog and offering free songs to newsletter subscribers.

The world of music has changed thanks to the Internet and digital media. Music lovers can now enjoy any type of music they wish at any time and its all done through the Internet.

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submit on August 29th 2009 in Uncategorized

Short Sea Shipping

While the advent of air travels means that a freight shipping service can get your shipment to its destination faster than in decades past, the transportation of goods via boat isn’t exactly obsolete. While US companies that use waterways for FTL and LTL shipping are primarily familiar with deep sea shipping (transport across oceans), short sea shipping (transport of freight within a continent using the local seas) is an extremely important method of freight shipment in Europe, and is believed to be used for around 40% of the freight transported within the continent. Benefits include less road congestion, reduced air pollution, less chance of damage to or theft of goods, and a more cost-effective method of transport than transportation via truck along roadways. While there are some short sea shipping vessels that can traverse inland waterways, this type of inland navigation is considered a separate method from short sea shipping.

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submit on August 20th 2009 in Transportation, Uncategorized

Fitting Your Alloy Wheels

Whether you are a proud owner of new alloy Katana wheels or second-hand alloy wheels, now it’s time to finally try them on! The first step to fitting these luxury additions on your vehicle is to make sure that you have the proper bolts. Since bolts and studs have different diameters, threads, and seatings, ask your wheel distributor to help you select the right bolts. You will also need to make sure you have the four plastic spigot rings. These rings support the interface between the wheel and the hub.

The second step is to lift your car up. Assuming you already know how to do this in the proper fashion, don’t forget to pull the parking break. When you place a wheel up to the car, make sure that the bolt holes line up. The following features must also be in place: the wheel should be positioned on the hub correctly; the wheel should have an arch; and the wheel should feature suspension strut and brake caliper clearance. Finally, make sure to tighten the wheel bolts or nuts to the manufacturer’s specified torque. Whether you own alloy Samurai wheels or another brand of alloy wheels, always ask the wheel supplier if you have any questions.

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submit on February 20th 2009 in Uncategorized