A perpetually leaking ceiling in an Airbnb rental seems like a problem the host should fix immediately. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the experience of one young mom who paid $5,400 for the privilege of living in a soggy apartment. Here’s her story. After Jessica Dommar’s job temporarily relocated her...

My Airbnb host doesn’t care that the ceiling is leaking in this $5,400 rental!

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Score the set now before the sale ends tonight.

Wayfair Is Selling a 'Beautiful' $1,500 Patio Set for Just $400 — but Act Fast, the Sale Is Ending Soon

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It's a terrifying thought--you check into your AirBNB or other vacation rental, and you're settling in for a quiet evening. You look up, and see the subtle glint of light off a camera lens. You realize you're being watched.

How to Spot Hidden Cameras In Your AirBNB

Arkansas State

While exploring your home, you might discover hidden gems you've previously overlooked. Henry experienced something extraordinary while renovating a spare room in her family's Arkansas home. This glasswork artist found there was more to her hardwood floors than she initially thought—a complete pool and hot tub lay beneath the floorboards. "Probably the best surprise one's home could have." She shared her astonishing find and renovation plans on TikTok @funkyglassworks, amassing 12 million views.

Woman uncovers hidden indoor swimming pool beneath floorboards in her new home

Littleton, MA

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The home is a replica of the 1994 Polly Pocket Slumber Party Fun compact, and it's opening just in time for her 35th birthday.

This life-sized Polly Pocket dollhouse is coming to Airbnb for under $100 per night

Travel + Leisure

Why You Should Never Put Your Clothes in a Hotel Dresser, According to a Doctor

Buffalo, NY

The US Sun

A COUPLE who met dumpster diving have welcomed a baby together — and she sleeps in a bed they found in the trash. Erin Sheffield, a 39-year-old charity coordinator from Buffalo, New York, and her husband, Dave, 35, met in a dumpster in college and hit it off over their love of searching the trash for valuable items.

My husband & I met in a dumpster – now our baby sleeps in a crib we found in the trash, we scored unopened bottles too

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If you’re traveling this summer, you might be worried about bed bugs crawling into your luggage and hitching a ride home with you. With all those creepy Paris infestation headlines circulating online last year and, more recently, reports of sightings in several Las Vegas strip hotels, it’s hard not to freak out.

I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel

If you’ve ever daydreamed about downsizing to a compact tiny home, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by the Fidelity National subsidiary IPX1031 in 2020, 56% of Americans would live in a tiny home. For those ready to turn this dream into reality, Amazon is offering a fully functional tiny home for under $40,000. Currently available for just $35,000, this cozy cabin-style tiny house is designed to be easily dismantled and moved, making it a versatile option for those seeking flexibility and mobility in their living arrangements.

Amazon Is Selling a 2-Bedroom Tiny House That Looks Like a Cozy Wood Cabin

It might not come as a shock, but there are a few things hotel housekeepers hate that you do. Unsurprisingly, leaving a hotel room looking like a tornado swept through it is near the top of the list. It can seem like it's the housekeeper's job to tidy your mess for you once you've left — after all, you're in vacation mode and don't want to be bothered with anything that resembles a chore. Still, experts say it's bad manners to leave your hotel room in shambles when you check out.

Is It Okay To Leave Your Hotel Room Messy?

Real Simple

It can even be customized to include up to four bedrooms.

This Modern 2-Story Tiny House With a Spiral Staircase and Balcony Will Make You Want to Downsize

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  Do you have bedbugs? We hope the answer is an emphatic "no," but we know that bedbugs can be worse in the summer thanks to warmer temperatures. But whether you're a homeowner, a renter or a wary hotel guest, it can be important to know the most common signs of this particular pest infestation so you can act fast, regardless of the season. Bedbugs can multiply pretty quickly, so a...

How to check if your mattress has bedbugs

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Dreaming of a cozy retreat? Explore 13 ingenious 'tiny homes' on sale at Home Depot from $699.

13 Tiny “Homes” You Can Buy at Home Depot (Starting at $749?)

Edina, MN

EDINA, MN – Liam Moore, a frequent business traveler from Edina, Minnesota, recently faced an unexpected dilemma during one of his trips. “I always thought hotel rooms were safe havens after a long day of meetings,” Moore shared. “But that changed when I discovered bed bugs in my clothes.”

Travel Nightmare For Edina Businessman: “This Is Why I’ll Never Use A Hotel Dresser Again!”

Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Leaving Your Luggage on a Hotel Room Floor

Distractify

For some reason, the internet is full of a lot of broke b---- who love bragging about the vacations that they're going on, oftentimes on someone else's dime. There are also folks who will unabashedly steal your credit card information and then post about all of the things they bought without any shame or remorse. One TikToker named Cyd (@loveecydney) is accusing another woman named Samantha Lopez of doing just that. According to Cyd, "Scammy Sammy" stole her credit card information to pay for a vacation that she went and posted all about on social media."Here she is shamelessly posting,"...

Woman Exposes Scammer Who Stole Her Credit Card to Book an Airbnb in Paris

Irvine, CA

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

Atlanta, GA

Save 50.0% on select products from Y\u00B7J Back home with promo code 50BQ98JA, through 8/16 while supplies last. My partner Austin and I decided to leave Atlanta, Georgia, and start a homestead on land that has been in my family for over 100 years. Our goal was to add a tiny house to our homestead without spending any money. Here’s how we did it.

How We Scored a Tiny House for Free and Built Our Dream Homestead (video)

Walmart Is Selling a 'Wonderful' $1,078 Hot Tub for Only $500, and Shoppers Are Racing to Buy It

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Life-Size 'Polly Pocket' Airbnb Legit Must Be Seen to Be Believed

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This dirty Airbnb had a padlock on the front door. Where’s my refund?

If an Airbnb host asks you not to come through the front door of their vacation rental, you should ask some questions before you show up....

This dirty Airbnb had a padlock on the front door. Where’s my refund?

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