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Packing for a cruise is an art form, and everyone has their favorite cruise packing hacks. I’ve scoured the Internet, talked to fellow cruisers and even been known to sneak peeks inside cabins with open doors, always looking for newer or better ways to pack and manage all the stuff we need to take with us on a cruise. The result is a list of cruise packing hacks that includes some tried-and-true advice (like taking magnets because cruise ship cabin walls are metal), as well as a few things you may not have heard before, like the best way to...

The right antenna model will get you free over-the-air TV and make it easier to cut the cord with cable TV antennas may let you receive dozens of popular channels, depending on where you live. Consumer Reports’ testing finds you don't need to spend a lot, with cheaper antennas sometimes outperforming pricier ones. By James K. Willcox TV antennas might seem like a relic of a bygone era, when the number of channels you received could be counted on one hand. But as consumers try to trim their ever-escalating cable and satellite TV bills, antennas are making a comeback. In...

Hotel Designs Checking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business Checking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to review Meliá Frankfurt City, a hotel that is wrapped in an eco-smart building that shelters a sleek hospitality experience… Business hotels have been given somewhat of a bad reputation in the past. The image of a ‘business hotel’ that many would conger up would often be one that looks and feels clinical; a design scheme that perhaps suffocates the opportunity for colour, texture, art and spaces as a...

20 Ways You Never Thought of Using a Shower Rod Shower rods, or tension rods, may not come to mind as a DIY tool, but you shouldn’t underestimate their power; there are few things that are more versatile than a shower rod. Not only can you use shower rods in multiply ways, but they are also cheap, install quickly, and are completely removable. There are some great ideas for using shower rods in those awkward, hard-to-fit areas where nothing else seems to work. In addition, they won’t damage walls, cabinets, or closets. Like most people, you probably only thought of...

Creating a collection of art that you love can take time but once you do it, it can feel exciting to finally dress up your walls with meaningful, playful, and creative prints. Framing prints is a different story. Custom framing can be wildly expensive. But there are affordable ways to showcase your art prints without breaking your budget. Here are $20-and-under cheap picture frames plus DIY ideas to give your framing just as much creative flair as the art inside. Parabo Press Skeleton Clips ($6/set of 2)These silver metal clips designed to hold large photos are great for any display...