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Posted March 20th 2020
Home Cleaning Appliances – What are the meanest cleaners for your home?
During these difficult times it is more important than ever to keep a clean and fresh home environment. So, if you’re wondering what the best of the best is for your Home Cleanliness, then read on, as we’ve got our top suggestions…
Steam Mops
Steam Mops are incredible tools that not only clean stubborn stains off your floors, but also sanitize them at the same time, what could be better?
So, what would we recommend we hear you ask? Our top recommendation would be the BISSELL – PowerFresh Deluxe Steam Mop. With a tough brush that lifts the dirt as the steam loosens, multiple steam settings depending on your needs and a fresh Spring breeze scent, this is the Steam Mop needed for the tough jobs.
Here at LeaseVille you can lease this product for as little as $7/week, just follow the link below.
Vacuum Cleaner
Being stuck at home usually means that the dust and dirt starts to pile up, but you can avoid that with our top Vacuum Cleaner Recommendation.
As you may have guessed our recommendation is a for a Dyson, but which one? Well, the Dyson V11 Cyclone is our favorite. It has the capability of cleaning the toughest dirt on floors whilst also being a handheld vacuum, meaning those hard to reach places are no longer hard to reach. It’s cordless, so no more tripping over a pesky wire and it captures 99.97% of microscopic dirt particles, leaving your air cleaner!
Here at LeaseVille you can lease this product for as little as $34/week, just follow the link below.
Air Purifiers
These are especially important at this moment in time, as air purifiers can help kill some of the airborne bacteria that can cause colds and flu. So, with this in mind let’s give you our top suggestion.
Our top suggestion for this product would be the Honeywell – True HEPA Console range. The Honeywell range has been backed by allergists for years. It’s ability to remove 99.97% of particles, including mold, dust and pollen. It has several fan settings which help adjust the effectiveness depending on the room size and potential hazards in the air.
Here at LeaseVille you can lease this product for as little as $17/week, just follow the link below.
We hope this blog post has helped in any decisions you’re making about purchasing cleaning products for your home. If you have any questions about our program, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Team on the information below. We hope everyone stays well at this difficult time.
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Phone: 855-788-8908
Posted November 22nd 2019
Top Tech Gifts for the Holidays 2019
‘Tis the season… to be fitted out with all the tech you could want! Let us take you through our top 5 tech gift for this festive season.
Apple Airpods Pro
They were originally known for being an unnecessary accessory, but now you simply cannot live without them. The new AirPods Pro are sleeker, more comfortable and even feature noise cancellation, for an even more immersive feel when listening to your favorite tunes.
LeaseVille Price: $15/wk or less --> https://www.leaseville.com/apple-airpods-pro-white.html
Ring - Video Doorbell 2
The only intruder you want around the Holidays is Santa, so getting the Ring – Video Doorbell will help provide you with a little extra security this Holiday season. You can see who is at the door and even check up on your home when you’re out and about. You can do this all from your mobile device, making the Ring – Video Doorbell 2 a must have this season.
LeaseVille Price: $12/wk or less --> https://www.leaseville.com/ring-video-doorbell-2-satin-nickel.html
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Holidays are a time for fun and festivities, and keeping the kids as entertained as possible! Enter the Nintendo Switch Lite, the on-the-go gaming system that can play all the popular games such as Super Mario Odyssey™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros™. Wherever you must be this Holiday season, you can always keep the kids entertained with the Nintendo Switch Lite.
LeaseVille Price: $12/wk or less --> https://www.leaseville.com/nintendo-switch-lite-gray.html
Bose® - Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
After all those family gatherings, kids playing with their new toys and more Christmas music than Santa’s workshop, you’re going to need some peace and quiet! So, what better way to zone out than getting hold of the new Bose® - Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. These headphones deliver Bose® quality sound with the additional benefit of noise cancellation. The headphones also come with some neat touches such as multiple voice assistants, depending on your preference. They also feature Bose AR, the augmented reality platform which introduces the user to a new way to experience their audio.
LeaseVille Price: $23/wk or less --> https://www.leaseville.com/boser-noise-cancelling-headphones-700-triple-black.html
Samsung Galaxy Note10+
Stay in better touch with family and friends this festive season with the new Samsung Galaxy Note10+. With its 10MP camera and Snapdragon processor, you can take immaculate photos and get incredible performance whilst streaming, browsing or using apps. With its smart battery you’ll never be surprised by a low battery warning and with fingerprint ID you can keep your important information protected.
LeaseVille Price: Starting at $60/wk or less --> https://www.leaseville.com/smart-watches-phones/other-smart-phones/samsung.html
Posted October 21st 2019
A Mattress Muddle
We all know that having the right mattress can be the difference between a restful night, or a restless night. Trying to understand which mattress to choose is tiring (pun fully intended), so let us take the hassle out of mattress shopping with our easy to follow guide.
There are 6 main types of mattress to look out for when browsing, they all bring a slightly different feel to your night’s sleep. Let’s take a look…
Innerspring
Pros
- Affordability
- Good Springiness
Cons
- Lack of Durability
- Potential for Coil noise (Squeaking)
Innerspring mattresses are the most popular mattresses on the market today. However, don’t be fooled, this is not because they are the most comfortable, far from it, they are just the most affordable. If you purchase an innerspring mattress with a high coil count, then you will get a comfortable mattress but if you go cheaper, then the likelihood is the coil count is low and the support will be minimal. Innerspring mattresses also wear pretty quick, so although you will be saving initially, it is likely you will have to replace the mattress sooner than the other types.
Our recommendation: If money is tight, then this is a good option but try to get a high coil count.
Memory Foam
Pros
- Good for Back and Joint Pain
- Higher Resistance to mites and some allergens
- Can work with most Adjustable Beds
Cons
- Lack of ‘Bounce’
- Traps Heat
The most commonly known type of mattress is the ‘Memory Foam’ mattress. Developed by NASA memory foam was originally intended for Aircraft cushions, but found its way into mainstream life, and it’s no wonder why.
The main benefit to the Memory Foam is that it allows the user to sink down into the mattress, all the while having each body part and pressure point cradled with support. The mattress takes on your shape and slowly rises back once pressure is removed. This is perfect for people with painful joints (especially back pain).
The only real downside is the fact that the foam traps heat and gets hotter throughout the night, so if you are in a particularly hot location a gel mattress might be better, but we’ll come onto that next.
They also come in a range of prices, so don’t worry if you do not have thousands to spend, as you should be able to find something suitable.
Our Recommendation: If you have joint or back pain this is a must buy.
Gel
Pros
- Cooler than Memory Foam
- Allows more movement
Cons
- Generally, more expensive
- Uncomfortable for lighter bodyweight types
In many regards the Gel mattresses are a step above the Memory Foam. They provide similar levels of structured comfort, it’s cooler and allows more movement during sleep, so what’s the problem?
The only real issues for this type of mattress is that it tends to be more expensive because it is a cooler version of the Memory Foam. It also not great for light body types, similar to the memory foam, as the Gel Mattress relies on pressure to ensure comfort, so if you’re lighter this mattress will feel very firm and can be uncomfortable.
Our Recommendation: If you have a little bit of extra cash to spend then this is the one for you.
Latex
Pros
- Cooler than Memory Foam and Gel
- Provides more bounce
- More affordable than Gel and Memory Foam
Cons
- Not as dense and structured as Memory Foam
If you either don’t have the money for a Gel or a Memory foam mattress but still want the relative comfort, then Latex is a good option. Latex is a more natural substance for a mattress material and provides a decent level of ‘bounce’ despite not having the same structured comfort of Memory foam.
Our Recommendation: If all you need is a mid-price range comfortable mattress, then you cannot go far wrong with Latex.
Hybrid
Pros
- Customizable
Cons
- A lot of in person testing required
A Hybrid Mattress is exactly how it sounds, a combination of different types of mattresses built into one, to provide a more custom experience. The big pro here is that you can get a mattress designed specifically for you. If you want bounce and yet structured comfort, you can combine coils with a memory foam layer on top.
The only con is that this requires a lot of in person testing, as you want to get the mix just right. Hybrid mattresses are more expensive in general, so therefore it is important to get it just right.
Our Recommendation: If time and money are not an issue then a Hybrid could fit all your needs.
Pillowtop
Pros
- Different top layers can offer different benefits
Cons
- Expensive
Similar to the Hybrid Mattresses, the Pillowtop can consist of different material in the layers, which in turn can offer different benefits. Generally, the thick layer on the top can be made up of cotton, wool, latex or foam. Depending on which you select, it can offer benefits such as durability, cooling and bounce.
It is a very pricey option, as they are usually very thick mattresses in structure, so only look into this option if you don’t mind spending a fair amount of your cash.
Our Recommendation: Pricey, but the ability to select your layer preference and the comfort levels make this a great option.
Posted September 17th, 2019
MacBook Pro vs Surface Pro
Ever since Apple released the first MacBook, it seems as if it has been Apple’s world and we are just living in it. However, that might be about to change with the introduction of the Microsoft Surface Pro 6. Can a well-known 2-in-1 truly overtake a staple of the working world? Below is our handy little guide to this tech battle.
When looking for a new laptop there are only 3 key areas you really need to focus on, design, power and portability. Depending on what you are planning to use it for, these 3 areas can be of varying importance, but all are required for the best on the market tag.
Design
Over the last 12 years Apple have ultimately changed the way a laptop should look and feel. You’d need to forgive them for the mostly useless touch bar, but apart from that, they have not missed the mark with most models. The Surface Pro is trying to challenge the conventional laptop look but still can’t quite get away from the image of a premium level tablet.
Color-wise Apple are pretty consistent, the newer MacBook Air’s have come out with some differing colors, but the MacBook Pro is as silver as ever. The Microsoft Pro introduces us to the new look black design, which does give a sleeker look and sets it apart from most laptops on the market who are still stuck on silver or some iteration of gray.
When you open up both devices you get differing visuals and differing tactile performances. Only millimeters separate the bezels, but it does make a big difference. The MacBook Pro has a more pleasing screen feeling over the Surface Pro due to the thinner bezels. However, the Surface Pro makes up for this with a more tactile and usable keyboard (Keyboard costs extra – but is definitely worth it). In comparison, the MacBook Pro has a keyboard which feels over engineered, with sticky and thin keys, which give no tactile enjoyment when typing.
Purely on design we’d have to lean slightly toward the MacBook. Despite the keyboard issues, it is still the best-looking Laptop around. The Surface Pro is the best 2-in-1, design-wise, but lacks when solely looked at as a laptop.
Portability
Surface Pro, all the way. Is that simple enough or should we explain?
Ok, here is our reasoning for this short and sweet answer. It’s lighter than the MacBook Pro, coming in at just 1.7 pounds (2.4 with cover) and is thinner at just 0.33 inches! Being a 2-in-1 device, you would expect a higher level of portability, so this is not too much of a surprise. Additionally, the Surface Pro offers around 14 hours of normal use battery life. Compare that with the 10 hours the MacBook can offer, and you have yourself a workaholic commuter’s dream.
Power
So, arguably we saved the most important factor of them all until the end. It doesn’t matter how good looking or how thin and light your laptop is, because if it can’t do the work, then it is just a fancy paperweight.
The MacBook Pro with the touch bar comes in at a heftier price tag, but does provide an i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The CPU is newer and has a better performance than the Surface Pro. Although the entry level Surface Pro does not boast the same storage, coming in with i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage, it does just cost around $800, a significant saving. There are also options to increase the storage and vary the configurations, which would up the price to nearer the MacBook Pro, still, not bad!
Neither of these would be good for gaming, so if that’s your muse forget these machines, back away! Although the MacBook does have the Intel Iris Pro chip, making it slightly better than the Surface for gaming, neither of these really match up to specific gaming laptops.
There’s only one Pro worth buying
Despite our great affection for MacBook’s, this battle has to be given to the Surface Pro. It’s a 2-in-1 that actually succeeds as both the laptop and a tablet, which is rare! It lasts longer, is more portable and, probably most importantly, it’s much cheaper, even when configured to be just as powerful as the MacBook Pro. You win this round Surface Pro, but we have a feeling this battle will carry on for laptop generations to come.
Our Helpful Buying Guide to Everything Apple
iPhone
You’ve probably all heard the comments about iPhone’s being all the same but they just up the price, right? Is that true? No. Depending on what you’re looking for, there is a perfect iPhone for you. Let’s take a look and what Apple can offer, to see if we can help you make the right decision for you.
iPhone XS & XS Max
The most expensive iPhone, starting at $78/Bi-weekly and rising up to $111/Bi-weekly, this must mean it’s the best around, correct? Well, yes and no. It runs the latest A12 Bionic processor, making the iPhones’ performance faster and more energy efficient. They are also equipped with the OLED screens which utilize stronger glass and even have dual cameras on the back of the phone. So yes, they are great devices and deserve to be top of the tree, but you can still get basically the same phone, for less, with the iPhone XR which we will go onto next.
iPhone XR
Our favorite model and are biggest recommendation is the iPhone XR. Why? Well, firstly it comes in a vibrant range of colors to suit your taste. Secondly, the prices start out at just $60/Bi-weekly and rise to just $71/Bi-weekly on our site, making it a cost-effective option compared to the XS & XS Max. Finally, you get better battery life, the same A12 processor and the same style screen. Of course, there are some minor differences which set it a little further back such as the LCD screen, not OLED and one camera instead of having two. Apart from those differences you’re basically getting the iPhone XS for less, so its top of LeaseVille’s iPhone list.
iPhone 8 & 8 Plus
The most powerful of the old design iPhones. If you still like the classic home button look and the ease of being able to navigate the screen with just one hand, then this is the iPhone for you. The processing speed and the battery life is still very good comparatively and Apple will continue updating the software for a good while to come yet. If you are just looking for a cheaper but still very functional iPhone, with prices starting at $52/Bi-weekly, the 8 and 8 Plus are perfect.
The Secret Way to Improve Your Credit (the credit agencies won’t tell you)
If you understand how credit agencies work you can make some changes that will really help improve your score. We’ll share our secret that takes advantage of the credit reporting rules to make your next big purchase disappear from your credit score. Helping you immediately improve your credit health.
According to Experian, one of the top 3 credit agencies, there are several actions that can improve your credit. A credit score reflects credit payment patterns over time, with more emphasis on recent information. And there is the good news, what you do now counts more than what happened over a year ago.
Your credit score is mainly based on the following factors,
- Payment history (such as account payment information. Bankruptcy, judgments, collection, the severity of delinquency and etc)
- Amounts owed
- Length of credit history
- New credit
- Types of credit used (credit card, installment, loans, mortgage and etc)
Most consumers get into trouble because they miss important payments or they get overextended with credit products. Here are the simple things to do that the Credit Agencies recommend:
1) Pay Your Bills on Time
This sounds like an obvious answer, but you’d be surprised at how many people often believe that the odd backed-up bill here and there does not matter. Reliability, when it comes to regular bills, is a very important factor when credit companies are looking at predictors of future payment patterns. Skip on a few bills and you’ll slowly see your credit score fall, so keep on paying those bills!
2) Open New Credit Lines, Only as Needed
Try not to open too many credit lines at a time, as it probably won’t end up helping your score. Opening lots of credit lines could decrease your score due to too many hard inquiries or simple temptation to spend all that credit. Simplicity is key, try to keep to just having a few credit cards, so you can keep on top of any payments and spread out your amount of credit.
One benefit with rent to own that helps with your credit is you can get a product you need today on a payment plan but the transaction will not show up on your credit report. This is because rent to own is not a credit transaction.
3) Do Not Close Credit Cards That are Unused
Keeping Credit Cards that are largely unused is actually a great way to improve your credit score. As long as these cards do not cost you in annual fees then it’s a great way to keep your credit line high and therefore decrease your credit utilization ratio. If you close these cards, then you’ll still owe the same amount but just have a lower credit line in total, therefore increasing the credit utilization rate.
4) Ask for Credit Line Increases
If you’ve got a few credit cards and generally keep low balances (Less than 30% utilization), then ask for a credit increase. Credit Card companies will usually allow increases for customers who show that they make their payments on time and keep their balances low, so don’t be afraid to ask. Increasing your credit line will help keep your credit utilization rate low, which in turn will help improve your credit.
Remember: Always check when asking for an increase if the credit card company will need to do a hard inquiry if so, avoid this at all costs. Only increase your credit line if it’s a soft inquiry or no inquiry at all on your credit.
We hope these tips help in your mission to improve your credit score, good luck!
The Best Cameras for Beginners
Let's begin by reviewing some of the advantages of DSLR Cameras vs point and shoot or phone cameras:
- Better image quality than point and shoot cameras. A DSLR camera typically has a much bigger sensor than a point and shoot camera – a point and shoot typically has a sensor area that is only about 3-5% of a full frame DSLR sensor. Having a big sensor helps to get images that have much less noise (noise is the grain you typically see in a picture) and much better overall image quality.
- Better sensitivity to light. With less noise, you can work in dark or dim environments and take pictures that you wouldn't be able to with a traditional point and shoot camera.
- Focus and shutter speeds. With DSLR cameras, they focus very quickly and take multiple shots per second. Professional DSLRs can capture up to 10 frames per second.
- Ability to use difference lenses. You can use many different types of lenses depending on your needs. We offer a wide range of lenses on LeaseVille, you can view them here.
- You see what you shoot. DSLRs have reflex mirrors which means that you look through the lens instead of the see-through hold in the camera. This gives you great flexibility on how you take photos.
1. Canon EOS Rebel SL2
The best all-round beginners camera right now, with potential to spare.
With a compact and lightweight body, the black Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera provides users with a fully-featured system that won't weigh them down. Packed into the tiny body is a capable 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 7 Image Processor, both of which work together to create sharp, vivid images at native sensitivities up to ISO 25600 and extended sensitivities up to ISO 51200. Video shooting has received a boost with Full HD 1080p recording possible at up to 60 fps. The SL2 also manages some significant body upgrades, with the main addition being a 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen LCD for intuitive operation and the ability to work at odd angles with relative ease.
Type: DSLR | Sensor: APS-C | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3in vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Max burst speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p (Full HD) | User level: Beginner