You've undoubtedly heard about the benefits of the window air conditioner here on the Today's Concept blog before. We love discussing the fact that these simple appliances can keep your house cool without the expense and electricity cost of central air units. But if you're attempting to cool a particularly large space, you might have realized that just one of these appliances won't be enough. 

Rather than spending more on another unit, there are special air conditioners that have been designed for larger spaces. Here at TodaysConcept.com, we have a huge variety of these appliances, which have more than 12,000 BTUs and can therefore handle a much bigger area. 

These larger-format air conditioners can be trusted to keep an entire house or large apartment comfortable when things get hot, so thru-the-wall models are very common. This enables you to place the device out of the way, putting it in a place that maximizes cooling abilities while still keeping your windows free. 

If you're in search of a great large format air conditioner, consider the Friedrich US14B30A, which is a beautiful model. Not only does this product do a great job cooling, but it has a variety of settings and speeds that will ensure you're getting the most out of the appliance. Even better, It comes with a12 hour timer that enables you to pinpoint exactly when you'd like this machine to turn on or off keeping your house comfortable. 

Summer is coming up fast, which means that the time to buy a better air conditioner is now. Make sure that you and your family are comfortable without spending a ton, and shop with Todays Concept. 

Colleges across the nation celebrated graduation this past weekend, which means that thousands of students are now rushing to move out of their dorm rooms and head home, either to live with Mom and Dad for a while, or strike out on their own to live in a new city. Either way, students are going to need to pack up their belongings and put them in a car to get home. 

While you are probably used to packaging certain fragile items so that they don't become broken in a move, you might not have considered that you should do this with your air conditioner and electric fan as well. Because these items involve electricity and somewhat complicated systems, it's important that you do what you can to keep them safe in a move. 

If you are just purchasing a window air conditioner, the best thing to do is make sure that you keep your box. This is the easiest way to transport it if you're planning on making a move into or out of a dorm or apartment, or if you're storing it during the offseason. If you don't have the box, you can likely make due by securing the cord and wrapping the unit in bubble wrap or something similar. 

For the electric fan, fewer precautions need to be taken. Simply make sure that you coil the cord and attach it to the fan so that it doesn't become warped or tangled, then either find a good place for it, or wrap it in something so you don't have to worry about having it fall. 

It's Friday, and if you and your significant other are planning on spending some quality time with one another this weekend, you have probably gone through the process of hiring a babysitter. This is often a challenge, since you need to make sure that the individual that you are entrusting to care for your children is responsible enough to handle the task. After taking this into account, the very best babysitters might not be available as often as you'd like to hire them. 

Having well-behaved kids is always helpful when you're searching for someone to care for your children, as a good professional will be much more likely to come back if they can count on an easy evening. 

That's why it's helpful to leave your children with an activity to do with their babysitter. This can keep the kids engaged and occupied, which will minimize the opportunities for conflict while you're away for the evening. It's best to leave them with an easy, fast-paced game like Suspend. This game goes quickly, so your kids won't lose interest in the middle. Plus, it's not at all hard to learn, which means that your babysitter will be able to catch on to the rules in no time. 

There's no doubt that a night out without the kids can be necessary from time to time, and if your children are well behaved and fun to be around, you might just have an easier time getting a babysitter. 

Across much of the country, the warm weather is here, meaning that it's time to get out that window air conditioner so it can keep you cool through all of the heat waves this summer is sure to bring. But many individuals are nervous about installing their unit, because it can be somewhat difficult to move this heavy and precarious device into the window without having it plummet to the street below.

But there's no need to be nervous. Here's an easy step-by-step guide for installing a window air conditioner safely. 

1. Grab a friend – Due to the unusual balance of this kind of appliance, and the fact that it's pretty heavy, it's best to install your unit with a friend. That way, they can hold it in place while you secure it or vice versa. 

2. Check your user's manual – If your AC is not new, you can skip this step, but if it is, you may need to add on the window extensions before installing it, while other models come with them pre-attached. 

3. Open the window and slide the air conditioner in – This is where it comes in handy to have a friend help you, as they can keep the unit steady while you work on securing it. Next, lower the window so that the AC is held in place, and go about fastening it and putting the extensions in place. Check your user's manual to ensure that it was properly installed. 

4. Seal with weatherstripping – Most air conditioners come with weatherstripping to keep rain out. You can install this on the inside of your window to help your appliance to be more energy efficient. 

5. Plug it in – After that, you're all set, and once it's plugged in, you will have an efficient air conditioner keeping you comfortable all summer. 

As the weather begins to get warmer, many Americans capitalize on this time of the year to deep clean the parts of their house that they've been neglecting for a while. After a long winter inside, there are likely plenty of spots in and around your residence that could use a little extra elbow grease. No matter where in your home you spend your time while you take on your spring cleaning task list, there are a few objects that you should remember to clean. 

Lucky for you, we've compiled a simple list of three areas around the house that you don't want to forget while you work on cleansing the entire dwelling in anticipation of summer: 

1. The inside of your appliances – While this task may seem tedious and unnecessary, especially if you have hard water or another problem with the quality of the water that comes out of the taps in your house, you probably need to clean the inside of your dishwasher and washing machine as well. Simply turn the machine on while it's empty with the necessary detergent or one specialized for this task and your clothes and clean dishes will thank you later on. 

2. The top of your refrigerator – Because few people are tall enough to see the surface up here, it can go entirely uncleaned for years, and the cooking grease combined with layers of dust can make it especially gross up there. Luckily, you can clean this surface easily with disinfecting wipes. 

3. Your electric heater – Whether yours comes out only during the winter, of you prefer to use it all year, your space heater can gather dust over time, but it's portability might have caused you to forget to clean it. All this product needs is a damp rag and a little TLC. 

As the weather gradually warms up, many of us are thinking about how we're going to cool our houses this summer. After all, the last thing you want is to have an uncomfortable home just because you didn't plan ahead and your local stores are sold out of air conditioners. When considering the sort of air conditioner you're going to buy, there are a few things to think about. 

Window air conditioning units are great if you have the space for them, but if you need to cool a particularly large area, you may do better with a portable version instead. These handy appliances are on wheels, and can be brought wherever you need them, whenever you need them. 

One of the best aspects of a portable air conditioner is that absolutely no installation is required. This means that you can get yours up and running in any part of your home without tools or assistance. Many individuals have found that these devices are the ideal tool for a basement or attic setting, where there are no windows for ventilation but climate control is still key. 

If you live in a large studio or loft space, this may be your perfect cooling solution, as it can be wheeled from one corner of the apartment to another as you need it, without the hassle of heavy lifting or doing any installation work. 

There are many reasons why these cooling systems are growing in popularity, since their function is specifically designed to be helpful in situations where installation would be difficult. Many people are even saving money by purchasing just one of these air conditioners, and moving it from room to room as needed. A portable air conditioner could be just what you need for your home.

Whether you're interested in making unique alternatives to wheat flour to meet the dietary restrictions of someone in your household, or you simply can't get enough of fresh food, the KitchenAid KGM Grain Mill Attachment for your stand mixer will help you every step of the way.

The KitchenAid stand mixer already helps make baking easier, since this essential tool was specially designed to incorporate all of the necessary ingredients for cookies, cakes or bread and put them at the ideal texture with minimal effort. This grain mill attachment was created to work with all low-moisture, low-oil grains. You'll be thrilled at the superior taste that baked goods take on when you've decided to use freshly milled grains. 

Particularly if you're using these ground grains as a substitute for flour, the freshness can really help to improve the taste of your meal. But it's also great for wheat, which is better than you've ever imagined it when it's freshly ground. 

Best of all, the grain mill attachment for your stand mixer makes it so that you can choose the consistency of the flour you're creating. From course cracked to finely ground, it will be done when you want it and done to your exact specifications. This Grain Mill attachment is also extremely easy to use. Simply attach the mill, select your desired flour texture, add the grain and switch it on. 

Before you know it, you'll be making your very own soft flour, perfect for everything from pancakes and fresh baked bread, to cornbread and other specialty delights. Consider this great investment and you'll love all the different things you can do with this great attachment, creating some of the freshest food around. 

A blender is an essential home appliance. These accessories used to be fancy wedding gifts, but are now a staple in the kitchens of people of all ages. There are a huge variety of them available, but if you're looking for something really nice, it has to be the KitchenAid 5-speed Custom Metallic Blender. 

Nothing can liquefy better than this powerful device. The stainless steel base is both trendy and timeless, as this happens to be the material of choice for domestic kitchens but has always been trusted in the ones of the pros as well. The five speeds of this blender enable you to stir, chop, mix, puree and liquefy anything and everything. 

Whether you're thinking of making soup or have a particular soft spot for frozen beverages, this blender can handle anything you throw at it. The pitcher is made of shatter-resistant polycarbonate and can hold up to 56 ounces, meaning that you can make a large amount of every type of drink under the sun. Best of all, it's dishwasher safe so making your favorite food or beverage is a simple task that doesn't have to end in annoying cleanup. 

The trusted brand KitchenAid has been around for years, and is known for creating long-lasting products that any homeowner can really put their trust in. This blender comes protected with a one year hassle-free replacement warranty, so if anything does happen to it, you will be covered. 

Once you've got this wonderful blender on your counter, you'll find yourself inventing excuses to make beverages all the time. The patented one-piece blade can cut through almost anything with ease, so feel free to experiment with new foods and combinations. Who knows? Maybe this blender will make smoothies a part of your morning routine!

Whether it's you or a loved one, once people start brewing their own beer, they generally hooked. After all, there's nothing better than cracking open an ice-cold brew with your buddies at the end of a hard day and getting to tell your friends that you're the one who created it. If you're hard at work creating your very own beers, you'll eventually find that you've run out of bottles. 

The home brewing experts at Mr. Beer have already anticipated that you may run into this problem. That's why they've created the Bottling Bonus Pack. The pack includes 8 1-liter plastic refill bottles, which come complete with caps and labels, as well as a larger Classic American Light Refill. Altogether, it includes enough space to make two gallons of beer, perfect to go hand in hand with your Mr. Beer Deluxe Brewing system. 

Spring time is getting closer every day, and as it does, you'll want to spend more time outside with some delicious refreshments. Home brewing systems from Mr. Beer couldn't make this any easier, providing you with the opportunity to make your own version of this all-American beverage in a surprisingly easy process. 

Once you've done it the first time, make sure you order more bottles right away, because you'll want to try brewing your own beer again and again. Think of designing your own logo for the labels and giving bottles out as presents to friends or loved ones. Home-brewed beer makes a great ice breaker for family gatherings and is always delicious. 

After you've started your own microbrewery project, extra bottles will help you to keep making delicious beers again and again with a professional-looking result. 

One of the best aspects of a KitchenAid Stand Mixer is its multiple functions. This accessory has been a staple of a well stocked kitchen since it came out, and not just because it will help anyone to make a cake. Beautiful enough to be kept on the counter, KitchenAid accessories can help your standing mixer do just about anything. 

Undoubtedly one of the most celebrated functionalities of this essential kitchen tool is its ability to make pasta. This Italian classic has become a large part of the American diet as well, but ask anyone who's had it and they'll tell you that there's nothing quite like pasta that was made from scratch. 

For many home cooks, making dough that can be turned into pasta is fairly easy, especially when you have the help of a KitchenAid mixer, but rolling it out and cutting it into even pieces that cook to that al dente perfection is another story completely. Luckily, there's a tool that can help with this challenge and have you creating the best pasta on the block in no time. 

The KitchenAid KPCA Pasta Cutter Set will create the perfect thick egg noodles with almost no effort on your part. Powered by the mixer itself, all you have to do is set it up and get going. Once you're finished, simply use the brush to clean off bits of flower and pasta from your mixer, and then you'll be able to toss most of the pieces right into the dishwasher. 

Perfect if you would like to make your own gluten-free or whole wheat pasta, this accessory will become an essential after just a few uses. Once you're used to the superb taste and texture of homemade pasta, you'll never be able to enjoy it out of a box again.