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Looking to buy some wind chimes or do a bit of investigating of your own? You can read about three of the larger retailers below.

Windchime.com – They offer a large selection of wind chimes to choose from. With nearly 500 styles, you’re sure to find the wind chime that suits you and anyone else that enjoys wind chimes. Windchime.com has wind chimes from all parts of the world and gives them to you at great low prices. Most of their wind chimes are offered with free shipping or low shipping and you can rest assure that their wind chimes are not only high quality but also beautiful and relaxing. They’ll guarantee your satisfaction by providing you with a refund if you’re not satisfied. Samples

Wind and Weather – A respected company with a passion for weather, Wind and Weather offers a variety of weather elements and distinctive yard and garden decor including wind chimes. Their exclusive collection of outdoor yard and garden decor has expanded with imaginative accessories for the home. You can be sure to find the world’s most exquisite objects with a focus on unique, handcrafted art at Wind and Weather. Each of their selections represent their unwavering high standards for quality and performance. They work hard to appease customer concerns about choosing the right instrument or gift. They encourage your call to the customer service department for any needs as their competent staff is trained to match each request with the appropriate product specifications to ensure complete satisfaction with every purchase. Every Wind & Weather order is always accompanied by their commitment to excellence through their technical support and product guarantee. You can visit them at windandweather.com! Samples

The Wind Chimes Company – The Wind Chime Company is one of the largest online retailers of fine wind chimes and wind chime hooks and accessories. The Wind Chime Company was created to bring to its customers the relaxing and aesthetic qualities of wind chimes at an affordable price. They want to establish a great experience by providing high-quality, affordable wind chimes. You can rest assured that with The Wind Chime Company, you’re receiving only the highest quality wind chime with excellent functional and elegant features at a price you can afford. If you find a product elsewhere, you can expect that they’ll price match for you. Visit them at wind-chime.biz today! Samples

Q. What kind of string should I use for my wind chime and where can I get it?
A. In most cases, use a polyester fiber as a replacement for a wind chime string. It’s less likely to fray or wear due to the weight of the chimes. This synthetic string is also weather proof and less likely to rot or break because of the elements of the outdoors. If you’re searching for where you can find such strings, a good place to look is in an archery supply store. Just make sure that the string is rated to carry the weight of the wind chime. This shouldn’t be a problems as many of these “super” strings are rated to hold more than 100 lbs., which is more than enough to hold even the heaviest of wind chimes. If you’re unable to find a polyester fiber string, you can also use a fishing line. Although it won’t be as durable, it will be a cheaper alternative and should work just fine. Be sure that the fishing line is rated to hold the weight of the chime.

Q. Am I able to repair my chime myself or do I need a professional to do it?
A. After choosing the string you’re going to use, the next step is to cut it to the proper length. This will be one of the harder steps to do as the length should be exact to get the right tone while leaving enough slack to securely tie it up. Most western chimes are hung in an even balance scale. That means the chimes should all hang at an equal height at the top of the wind chime. Although there is no exact way in determining, you can use common sense to estimate where it would be and then check if it looks even. If not, try again. Please make sure that you tie the chime on somewhat loosely so that it won’t become another challenge when you’re trying to figure out how you’re going to get the knot off if it isn’t hung at the right height. Once you do achieve the appropriate height, make sure the knot is secure so that it won’t fall off later, especially onto something breakable!

Q. Is it okay to use a tree to hang my chime without causing any damage?
A. Definitely! As long as you’re careful and take a few preventive measures, hanging a wind chime from a tree can be an appealing way to decorate a favorite outdoor area. First, you should select a sturdy branch, one that will not sway too much in strong winds. Also make sure the wind chime is not covered by other small branches or leaves. It would probably be best to not mount the chime too low as no one will enjoy hitting their head on a concealed wind chime when ducking under the branch.

Q. Is there any way I can prevent damages from occurring on my wind chime?
A. It is best to place your wind chime in an area that gets a little wind, but not too much.You will need to protect your wind chime from strong winds as well as extreme weather. If the wind is too strong, move the chimes indoors temporarily. This will ensure that they won’t get damaged. Many times broken strings can result from such abuse. Don’t hang the chime where it can be struck by branches, doors, or people. There should be clearance under and to the sides of the wind chime for it to last a long time and continue producing beautiful tones.