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It's a big weekend with lots of festivities from the Porter Peach Festival to the 1st Annual Center of the Universe Music Festival in downtown Tulsa. We Oklahomans come to expect nothing but hot weather in July, but that does little to minimize the risk of heat-related issues when out and about. As I write this on Saturday afternoon, many areas have heat index values over 100°. Our actual air temperatures are leveling out in the 90s thanks to all of the moisture in the air. That moisture, however, is what makes it feel like a steam bath out there! The steam bath isn 't all that bad when you consider it contributes to scattered afternoon showers and storms that act to cool off the immediate vicinity. The week ahead features daily rain chances , albeit limited, thanks to weak storm systems in the region along with that moisture and heat to fuel the thunderstorms. Even after a week of abundant rainfall across portions of Oklahoma (reason #1 it feels so sticky out there), mu...

When it comes to luxury hotels in Bath, UK, the Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel has something no other hotel can match: thermal water piped right into the pools in their Roman-inspired Spa Village. Add to that fine cuisine, sleek design and a location in the centre of Bath, and you’ve got a great way to vacation in Bath and connect with the culture. Here’s my experience. Connecting with spa culture It’s almost a shame there is so much to see in Bath, UK, because all I want to do is loll around in the water.  After all, isn’t travel all about connecting with a place, the history and the culture? If you ask me (and I’m aware you didn’t), connecting with steamy thermal water is the best kind of connection of all, especially in Bath, the only place in England with hot springs. Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel " width="620" height="418" /> I never look this good when soaking my head ‘Connecting’ is how I justify lingering in the spa pools at the  Gainsborough Bath Sp...

With its famous Georgian terraces , thermal spa waters , cream teas and Jane Austen – you can’t say Bath isn’t on the UK tourist trail . Its quintessentially English charms pull in visitors from around the world and it has so many historic buildings the entire city has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site . But although you might have to dodge a few tour groups, its still more than worth it to explore the sights of one of England’s most beautiful and historic cities. So here’s my guide on how to spend 48 hours in Bath. More weekend guides: Oxford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Canterbury, Rye, Cardiff, Chester, York, Glasgow Royal Crescent , Bath" width="720" height="456" /> Curved buildings around the Royal Crescent Friday evening If you fancy splashing out, head to the city’s most desirable address at the Royal Crescent Hotel . Two 18th- century Georgian townhouses have been merged to create a five-star hotel and spa. It has lots of period features, a hidden ...

Spa-like details such as glass tile and soothing colors are a trend in home bathrooms, as in this one by interior designer Lori Graham . When it comes to the latest in bathrooms, spa- inspired spaces rule . Goodbye, fussy details. Hello, Zen oasis. “Turning your bathroom into something you might see at a luxury resort is really big right now,” says Shannon Kadwell, a designer for Anthony Wilder Design/Build in Cabin John. Spa-like details range from showers with multiple body sprays and rainfall “water tiles” to walls bedecked with dazzling glass tile . But the trend goes beyond finishes and fixtures. “In years prior, a bathroom was just a shower, a toilet, and a sink,” Kadwell says. “The modern bathroom is a multi-function room with separate areas.” Think distinct but connected spaces designated for cleaning, changing, relaxing, and even admiring the scenery. A house’s master suite, she says, has become a living space in which the bathroom and bedroom are connected via dressing are...

A steam- filled bathroom can lead to excessive moisture buildup , which will eventually encourage mold growth and other health hazards. For this reason it's important to properly ventilate your bathroom after you've taken a shower or had a hot bath. By providing fresh air circulation you will take some of the moisture away, dry the bathroom out quickly, and thus avoid any hazardous mold growth or other problems. Preventing Bathroom Steam Open a window. The easiest way to ventilate a bathroom is to crack a window wide open . This will allow the air to circulate easily and will whisk the steam away. This isn't always possible though, because air that's too cold can make your shower uncomfortable in the winter. Open the bathroom door. While it's always nice to have your privacy in the shower, excessive steam can be abated by leaving the bathroom door open . In combination with a window, this is an excellent way to ventilate a bathroom. Turn on your bathroom venti...

Your morning shower is the most important part of starting your day. As a self-respecting fashionista, you should have some tricks up your sleeve to make the most of a shower. Don’t fret if you don’t know any, because we are going to give you some fantabulous tips to start your morning on the right foot! [ Also Read : Top 5 Fashion Hacks You May Mind Considering] 1. You don’t have your clothes ironed! You are probably wondering what this has got to do with a shower. But many of you don’t know that light creases in your clothes can disappear if you put your clothes in a hangar while taking a warm shower! Yes, steam has more latent heat and it can actually make your creases vanish! Just make sure you don’t end up splashing water on it though! Source: freepeople.com 2. Tension rod to delete your tensions You can never have too many products can you? But if you are having trouble fitting all your bath stuff inside your bathroom caddy, you can always install a second tension rod. Use some...

SO FRESH & SO CLEAN: Art adds tons of class to a bathroom ... just make sure you have good extraction. Cindy McClure, who works her aesthetic magic at Washington firm Grossmueller 's Design, is one of the US' top interior designers . Here she answers questions about renovating bathrooms ...  I'd like to remodel my very small master bathroom by removing the tub and replacing it with a walk-in shower. Will this affect selling potential down the road? What I am finding is that more owners are looking for more luxurious showers rather than tubs in the master. In speaking with real estate agents that I know, so long as there is another bathroom with a tub, it doesn't hurt resale and can even help to have a great shower. We have a bathroom without a fan. It has a window, but we never open it (it's in the shower - that is the last place I'd want to open a window). I always see framed artwork in bathrooms in shelter magazines. How practical is this in rooms with ...

August 14, 2017 No matter how well we clean, our homes are full of bacteria, germs, dirt, and all kinds of invisible particles. If there were an easy way to quantify just how many there are, even the most blasé among us would make a swift shift to full-on germaphobe mode. The germiest places in your kitchen, for instance, are objects and spots you should really clean regularly to stop harmful bacteria from flourishing. But how often do you wash out the vegetable drawer in your kitchen or sanitize the water dispenser? When was the last time you washed the knobs on your stove or washed out your knife block? A month ago? A year ago? Never? Oops. ")}; If you’re grossed out by all of the germs and bacteria that might be lurking in your kitchen, you should know there are plenty of other places for such organisms to hide in your home. And, like those random nooks and crannies in your kitchen, you probably aren’t regularly cleaning these germ hot spots . Ready to see the error of your wa...