12 Incredible Places to Visit in Argentina

Share this… Argentina is one of the most diverse countries in South America. It is home to rugged mountain ranges in the north, lush wine regions in the centre and glaciers in the south. Add to this stunning scenery, cool cities, amazing food and incredibly friendly locals and you’ll see…

5 Alternatives to Grass Lawns

Lawns make up more than an estimated 63 thousand square miles in the US, three times that of any irrigated crop. It’s no surprise that they require an amazing amount of water and mowing to maintain. The mowing creates toxic emissions, and in some areas of the country, water’s in…

Things to Do in and Around Wellington (New Zealand)

Share this… Although not the largest city, Wellington is the proud capital of New Zealand. Located in a bay on the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington is a vital harbour city and transportation hub for both the North and South Island. Instead of just being a convenient stopover,…

Remodeling 101: In Praise of Wall-Mounted Faucets

Meet the unsung hero of the fixtures world: the wall-mounted faucet. Of all the decisions you need to make during a remodel, the location of the sink faucet may be an afterthought. But where the tap attaches matters—and can even save cleaning time, particularly in the kitchen, where wall-mounted taps…

What You Need to Know About Getting Your Real ID Now

According to recent estimates from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), roughly 180 million Americans’ driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs are not yet REAL ID compliant. If these people don’t have another acceptable form of identification (such as a U.S. passport or DHS Trusted Traveler card) and they still don’t…

When and How to Clean Your Chimney

If you have a chimney, it will need cleaning—that’s a fact. But when and how often do you have to clean your chimney? The answer depends on a number of factors, including how often it’s used, what kind of fuel you’re burning, and even what material your flue is made…

The New Ace Hotel Kyoto: Japanese Design Meets Bohemian Style

We have yet to meet a Commune-designed Ace Hotel that we didn’t like. Their latest collaboration has yielded one of our favorite projects yet: Ace Hotel Kyoto, the hipster hospitality chain’s first ever outpost in Asia. The architect behind the 213-room hotel is Kengo Kuma, who designed the 2020 Tokyo…