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Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

The 6 Things You Should Do Immediately After Checking Into Your Hotel Room

When it comes to settling into your home away from home, a few simple tasks can greatly improve your stay.

Home Pampering: Spa-like Amenities In Master Suites

A day at the spa is an indulgence, but these California homes provide all the reason in the world to stay home.

9 Dos & Don'ts of Effectively Complaining to a Hotel’s Front Desk

Got a problem with your hotel room that needs to be resolved? Follow this advice from a former hotel front-desk manager and you’ll have the issue straightened out in no time.

Did You Know Richard Gere Owns a Country Bed and Breakfast?

It's the cutest little spot for an intimate wedding!

What goes into a billionaire's wedding cake?

No expense was spared when it came to Irene Kogan's London wedding - and that included the cake. Guests of the billionaire's granddaughter tucked into a ten-tier creation decorated with edible gold.

What's the Difference Between Hotels and Motels?

You should probably understand the distinction between hotels and motels before booking your stay—and the answer is in etymology.

College Art Professor Challenges Students To Build Insect Motels

A concerned University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee art instructor challenged her students to construct insect motels out of natural, untreated materials. Each motel must provide an appropriate habitat for a particular insect and attract human interest too, as each has a QR Code with information about why that bug or bee matters in nature and needs to be nurtured. Nearly 100 are installed in a state park overlooking Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.

Items Never to Leave Out At An Open House

Do you know what items you should never leave out at an open house? Open houses can be a magnet for crime. Holding an open house increases your odds of being robbed. See what should never be left out when having an open house.

The Most Overlooked Open House Preparations You Don't Want to Miss

TextPeople can be pretty divided when it comes to throwing an open house. Some people worry that the whole exercise wastes a Sunday afternoon and is more of a way for real estate agents to garner potential clients. On the other hand, an open house gets people through the door and allows them to experience the home, which gives them a better first impression versus seeing your listing online and taking a virtual tour. Whether or not you throw an open house…

Twenty Vintage Colorado Motel Signs — Including Two You Can Own

With each passing year, Colorado seems to be losing more classic signage — including vintage hotel and motel signs that have distinguished roadsides in the state for decades. The latest to go? Signs for the Chief Motel and the Stardust Lodge in Colorado Springs, whose accompanying businesses, located on South...

12 safety ideas for your next open house

Open houses are perfect opportunities for predators to take advantage of you and your homesellers. Use these 12 safety ideas to ensure that never happens.

Turning a House Into a Home: 5 Ways to Mix Old and New

Eleven years ago, I took a lifeless fixer as my canvas and worked diligently to infuse it with vitality. Now, looking back, I can list five makeover strategies that helped turn a house into a home tuned for enjoyment.

You Probably Know Your Hogwarts House, But Do You Know Your Ilvermorny House?

4 Things to Consider & Look For When Viewing a Home or Open House

Whether you are a first-time home-buyer or a current homeowner looking to downsize, more than likely you will be viewing houses or attending open houses while searching for the perfect home. Regardless of how experienced you are with home buying

How to Make Your Gingerbread House As Solid as a Real House

Gingerbread houses aren’t unlike real houses. Here’s how to make gingerbread houses that are as solid as real houses — plus decorating tips.

5 Keys to Getting out of the Dog House

Getting in the dog house is no mystery, but sometimes we need a little help getting out. Try these 5 simple keys to getting out of your wife's dog house.