Bath Shower Ha Na

Our new shower – for the duration of this trip So the Mustache family is now happily living in the little vacation suite I built for us with the indispensable help of my friend and host Johnny Aloha . There are still some finishing touches to add (including paint), but for the most part everything works now. The nicest part of this place is the shower, which you can see there in the picture on the left. Ooh, ahh.. looks cozy, doesn’t it? Well I like it, anyway, and I wanted to build something that would serve as a centerpiece to this future rental unit that would anchor it in the luxury market and thus allow it to earn higher rents forever . The cool part is, it didn’t really cost much to build. Those floor-to- ceiling travertine tiles , dark slate, river rock floor stones , and even the handle and valve set were all found on Craigslist at a deep discount. The shampoo nook which keeps your wife’s shaving razors from messing with your personal space is just a few extra cuts on the tile...

The Americas Hotel Marionetas, Merida, Mexico It takes its name from a puppet theatre that once resided in the building. It was bought by an Argentine/Macedonian couple in 2004 and converted into what is now the best B&B in the Yucatan capital. The high-ceilings and wooden floors of the 100-year-old colonial building remain , with boutique touches applied to large terracotta-floored rooms. The historic heart of Merida is a 10-minute walk away. · +52 999 928 3377, hotelmarionetas.com, doubles from £39.10 per night B&B. Centro Ecologico Sian Ka 'an, Sian Ka'an, Mexico A collection of cabins in a palm forest on the Caribbean coast. The lodgings are based in a small ecotourism centre where guests can explore the canals and wetlands with guided kayak tours , or spend the day fly-fishing for bonefish, tarpon and barracuda on the salt water lagoons . The deluxe cabins each have beautiful, hand-painted headboards and rocking chairs set on patios with sea views. · +984 871 ...

Many of us think of baking soda as an ingredient used for cooking, or even something that helps to keep our refrigerators odor-free, but baking soda is surprisingly good for your health and home, too! An inexpensive purchase (usually costing about $1), baking soda uses vary from basic daily hygiene, injuries,  digestive issues , stomach pain,  coughs  and  sore throats . Throughout history, baking soda has been used as a rising agent when baking. It’s 100 percent sodium bicarbonate ; so when mixed with acid, baking soda makes bubbles and gives off a carbon dioxide gas , causing the dough to rise. Baking soda is known as nahcolite, which is part of the natural mineral natron . Natron contains large amounts of sodium bicarbonate and has been used since ancient times as a  deodorizer , soother and cleanser. Baking Soda Uses & Benefits Baking soda is a great tool for cleaning and removing stains , but there are many health benefits associated with the use of baking soda, too. Some o...