When people speak about sprucing up their outdoor living space, they usually mean the back yard. The side yards are reserved for the means of getting from the front of the home to the back and hiding the air handler, propane tank, and other outdoor things you don’t really know where to store. But side yards have so much more …
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste from Shopping to Home
Living in an oceanside community, a person can’t help but be cognizant of how much we rely on that gorgeous body of water. From seafood companies that provide jobs and food for local restaurants to charter companies that host water tours and fishing trips, our economy is intertwined with what the ocean can provide. That doesn’t even mention our further-reaching …
How To Beat the Winter Blues Inside Your Home
Something special happens in our homes as the chilly winter weather rolls in. Our homes are flooded with guests, which gives us a free pass to enjoy the extra calories from anything and everything that comes out of the oven. After weeks of overindulging and several pounds later, we begin to realize that winter comes with some doom and gloom. …
Tips for Reducing Noise Heard in Your Back Yard
Do you live near a busy road? Is there a substation nearby that leaves your head buzzing? Are your neighbors rambunctious? Then you’re likely looking for a way to stop the noise from reaching the quiet zen of your back yard. Be aware that it’s hard to block all the noise, but there are ways to limit it so it’s …
HGTV Announces New Series for Newly-Single Homeowners
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but we’ve got an announcement that may appeal to those of you who are getting over a long-term relationship. HGTV, best known for its series House Hunters and Fixer Upper (both of which often feature happy couples looking to buy), is launching a new series of a different mold. Unspouse My House will be hosted by …
After Hurricane Florence: “Why Didn’t They Have Flood Insurance?”
“Why didn’t they have flood insurance?” We’ve heard this question a lot since Hurricane Florence hit and caused flooding in many homes across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. It seems like simple question with a simple answer when you’re standing on the outside looking in. We live in a coastal area, why wouldn’t flood insurance be automatically included in …
North Carolina Insurance Rate Update | Homeowner Tips
This is a follow-up video to “What is the North Carolina Homeowners Alliance?“. The North Carolina Rate Bureau was petitioning to have insurance rates increased by over 18%. Realtor Melanie Cameron shares an update on that. Want to know upcoming changes that could make owning a home in North Carolina more expensive? Visit the North Carolina Homeowners Alliance at http://www.nchomeownersalliance.org/. …
10 Home Subscription Boxes That Make Great Gifts
Home subscription boxes are a great way to give a gift that keeps on giving. We looked at hundreds of boxes and have compiled a list of 10 favorites that deliver a consistent quality of product to their subscribers. It doesn’t matter if the recipient is a new homeowner building their décor or a long-term resident with a particular hobby, …
10 Housewarming Gifts for When You’re Unsure of What to Buy
Have you ever been invited to a housewarming party and been at a complete lost as to what to bring? We’re here to help! We’ve made a handy list of housewarming gifts that you can choose from or use to fuel your own creative ideas. To start off, it may be helpful if you fully understand the purpose of a …