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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.

Stay in vacation mode using these hotel style tips in your home

With vacation season in full swing, take a look around your hotel with an eye toward taking stylish inspiration home with you.

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.

We Tried the Wine Dispenser at Sorso Wine Room in Scottsdale and Here's What Happened

Earlier this spring we told you about the arrival of Sorso Wine Room at the Scottsdale Quarter. We had heard about the 32-tap WineEmotion dispensing system, and to be honest, were pretty eager to try it out. It sounded so strange and intriguing; we needed to experience it first hand. ...

What to do if your hotel reservation is lost

The missing hotel reservation is a common travel problem with a little-known solution. While overbooking is perfectly legal, the hotel industry also has industry-standard policies in effect to prevent guests such as Cole from being kicked out on the street. So what is it?

How to Actually Eat Like a Local While Traveling

Everyone says you should follow the lead of locals when traveling, but actual suggestions on how to do that tend to be vague. Here are our tips.

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

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

The definition of ‘motel’

There are hotels and there are motels. If you look through your Funk & Wagnalls for the stereotypical definition of a “motel,” you just might find a picture of the

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.

How to Protect Your Belongings During an Open House

Hosting an open house can pose a few risks. The idea of theft shouldn’t be your main worry on open house day, but it can’t hurt to be proactive.

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…

Colorado manufacturer’s products can be found in the Ritz and even Motel 6

In FW Manufacturing’s plant on metro Denver’s southern edge, workers assemble cabinet frames by hand, carefully inspecting each piece, before sending them on to have hinges and hardware…

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.

Settling Into Happiness: Tips for Turning a House Into a Home

So you have just moved into a brand-new house, but as much as you were looking forward to this moment, you’re feeling a little sad because of all the memories you left behind in your old house. Never fear — with a little work, you can make your new house start to feel like home […]

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Five Things to Look Out for When Viewing a Home

When looking to purchase a home, there are a variety of things you should keep an eye out for. Here are five items that we find are important to watch!

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.