If you have recently moved into a new home, one of the best ways to make it feel like yours is to add a few personal touches. Crafting in your new house can help you feel more comfortable and at ease, and you can always use the finished products as furniture, decorations or accent pieces in your house....

Adding smart home technology doesn’t have to be a complicated task. No matter your tech skill level, there is an upgrade project for your home that you can install on your own. If you’re wanting to add some smart technology to your home without the hassle, here are some easy-install ideas: Smart Speakers If you’re wanting to invest...

Rustic home decor can be rugged or cozy and everything in between. While the term “rustic” applies to many interior design styles, there are specific characteristics they have in common. Here are some examples of the basic elements that define rustic home decor: Heavy Rustic decor is heavy and uses thick, bold lines. Heavy furniture made from solid...

Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...

Hurricanes bring with them many potential hazards. Between flooding, strong winds and damage from debris, there are lots of things to prepare for. One major way you can prottect yourself and your home during a hurricane is by taking steps to prepare your windows. Here are 3 common ways to hurricane-proof the windows in your home: Hurricane Film...

A backyard patio can be much more than a simple concrete slab. Patios are a place to gather, relax and enjoy your outdoor space in a variety of ways. If your backyard doesn’t have a patio or if you’re looking to update the one you have, here are some fresh ideas for DIY patio projects to try. Pavers...

Outdoor living spaces help you get more use out of your yard, whether you enjoy grilling or just being able to sit outside and unwind. If you’re planning an outdoor living space, you might be surprised to discover just how many options you have in terms of design and function. Consider going with one of the latest trends...

Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels When someone you love moves into a new home, you often want to celebrate this milestone and help them feel more comfortable in their new surroundings. It is common to purchase a housewarming gift for a friend or relative after they move but the next time you are in need of this...

For many, the fireplace is the focal point of the home. Whether you use it for heat or just for ambiance, a wood burning fireplace is an important feature that requires regular maintenance to function and keep everybody safe. Here are some tips for general maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace: Clean the Interior One of the simplest ways...

Experience the best of Chapel Hill living in this elegant, artistic SOHO-style duplex condo in The LOFTS, a 28-unit uniquely-renovated, old brick schoolhouse building within a very dynamic 100-acre resort-style community. Enjoy magnificent sunrises & scenic courtyard views from your architecturally stylish windows. You'll love the flexibility of the condo's main floor open design with its 14 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls and rolled ductwork, designer column, glistening hardwood floors, recessed lighting, extra tall kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, private laundry, powder room, storage & more. The upper level boasts two...

Experience the best of Chapel Hill living in this elegant, artistic SOHO-style duplex condo in The LOFTS, a 28-unit uniquely-renovated, old brick schoolhouse building within a very dynamic 100-acre resort-style community. Enjoy magnificent sunrises & scenic courtyard views from your architecturally stylish windows. You'll love the flexibility of the condo's main floor open design with its 14 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls and rolled ductwork, designer column, glistening hardwood floors, recessed lighting, extra tall kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, private laundry, powder room, storage & more. The upper level boasts two...

The Brooke Club at its finest...enjoy living in this fabulously updated, spacious townhome w/magnificent Zen-like backyard, & open main flr plan & flexible upper level layout w/vaulted ceilings that gives you the feeling of living in a 2-3 bdrm home! A beautifully custom-designed wood counter is the focal point of the kitchen along w/its granite countertops, wood cabinetry, SS appliances & tumbled marble flooring. It's all open to both light-filled dining & living rms which have HW floors,a WB fplc, lots of windows & a sliding glass door out to a patio. The flexible upper level has a lg primary bdrm w/full bath & huge...