I grew up in Houston, so I know what air conditioning is. Between April and October, our air conditioner was off pretty much when it was broken, and at no other time. In Houston in the summer, the normal routine is to go from your air conditioned house to your air conditioned car to your [...]
There are a number of different kinds of mini air conditioner units available on the market today. Mini air conditioners include three main kinds: mini ductless air conditioner mini portable air conditioner mini window air conditioner We’ll take a quick look at all three. Mini Ductless Air Conditioners Ductless air conditioners are also called mini [...]
If you’re looking for a the best casement window air conditioner, you’ve got a lot of choices. They are available in a wide range of prices from a number of manufacturers, and they can be purchased both online and at stores. Here are some of the popular models: 8000 BTU Air Conditioner A number of [...]
You’ve spent a lot of money on your boat — probably more than you originally thought you would. In addition to the purchase price, there is regular maintenance on everything from the motor to, yes, the seats. You want to keep all parts of your boat in as good a shape as possible, both to [...]
So, as you’re reading about air conditioners, you see a lot of talk of BTU’s. What is a BTU? BTU stands for “British Thermal Unit,” and it is basically a measure of energy. Specifically, one BTU is the amount of energy required to heat one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit, as you no doubt [...]
So what exactly is a vertical air conditioner? You probably have heard of window air conditioners before, but did you know that there are two kinds of window air conditioning units? The kind you need depends on the kind of window you have. A “casement window” is a window that has two halves that open [...]
A vertical air conditioner is a cheap, convenient, and easy-to-install way to escape the heat. But which one is best, and where is the best place to buy them? (By the way, if you don’t know what it is, you can find a description of a vertical air conditioner here.) Like almost everything these days, [...]
Do you want to get rid of pesky unwanted hair without waxing or shaving? Depilatory creams have become an effective way to get rid of hair all over the body. While the first hair removal creams on the market contained harmful chemical agents that burned away not only hair but also skin, newer all-natural hair [...]
There is nothing worse for a woman than having noticeable bikini stubble. While shaving has been the traditional method of getting rid of hair in the bikini area, taking a razor to thick stubble may not be the best solution. If you are looking for a permanent way to get rid of stray hairs in [...]
What does removing unwanted hair cost these days? While you can spend as little as $2 on a razor more and more women and men are realizing the benefits of laser hair removal. Shaving can cause unattractive razor bumps and leads to thicker and darker hair. If the whole purpose of shaving is to get [...]
I still remember the first time I ever saw a touch lamp. I was in elementary school, and my friend’s parents bought one. Not being particularly energetic or creative children, my friend and I would lie on the floor next to the base of the lamp, touching it over and over. Off, on, off, on, [...]