If you show up at Ford’s Fish Shack in Ashburn and encounter a crowd, that likely means one thing: It's happy hour! That's when—starting at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays—this New England-themed seafood eatery offers steep discounts on drafts, house wines, and select seafood: Oysters and peel-and-eat shrimp are priced as low as $1 a pop!

Of course, you don't have to arrive during happy hour to enjoy a meal at Ford's. Take a seat below a buoy at the bar, or slip into a wooden booth to order one of Ford's crowd-favorite dishes, like the fish and chips or the lobster roll (order yours Connecticut-style!). Weather permitting, the patio is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal.

Ford’s Fish Shack
44260 Ice Rink Plz
Asburn, VA 20147
(571) 918-4092
fordsfishshack.com/ashburn

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Orin Zebest

If you consider decorating your home one of your favorite hobbies, then you're likely always on the hunt for new sources of inspiration. Tune into these four popular HGTV shows during your next lazy Sunday on the sofa!

• Flip or Flop. With its high stakes gambles in the risky house-flipping market, this fun show is one of HGTV's most exciting. You'll love watching as married hosts Tarek and Christina bid on foreclosed houses and renovate them for resale.
• House Hunters. This classic HGTV show is now in its 18th season, but you'll never grow tired of watching real people purchase homes in places around the country.
• House Hunters International. If you love House Hunters, you'll especially love watching Americans purchase their first homes in other countries around the world. From France to India, this show gives you a glimpse into the housing market all over the globe.
• Fixer Upper. Watch as married couple Chip and Joanna renovate houses all over the Waco, Texas, area. By purchasing older homes and renovating them on a budget, they give their clients a chance to live in their dream neighborhoods.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr emily @ go haus go

The bathroom is often one of the most neglected rooms in any home, but with a few simple updates, this high-traffic area can become a soothing oasis. Transform your rental bathroom into an at-home spa with these stylish (and affordable!) DIY projects.

1. Improve the lighting. If your bathroom is dull and dark, brighten things up by adding lighting that works for you. You can switch out pendant lights (as long as you're able to switch them back when you move out), or add hanging lamps around the sink to add additional lighting.
2. Create your own custom shelving using reclaimed wood. Just about everyone could use a bit of extra storage in their bathroom, and it's easier than you think to gain extra space. Try hanging antique wood crates on the wall, or make your own shelves by tying wooden shelves on hooks with some rustic ropes.
3. Weave your own bathmat. Add a colorful, eclectic look to your bathroom by weaving your own bathmat. Use fabric rope in a variety of colors to create your own unique color scheme.
4. Add vintage furniture. If you have unused space in your bathroom, fill it with furniture pieces that you might not usually expect to see in a bathroom. A small armoire or even an antique vanity looks chic and unexpected — and best of all, it adds some extra storage.

The 10 Best DIY Bathroom Projects [DIY Network]

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr designmilk