Pollinators play an incredibly important role in our food chain. Every 1 bite of food out of 3 exists due to a pollinator. The most common pollinators are bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles, but the actions of humans are leading to a decline in their populations. Habitat loss, pollution, and the use of pesticides are large issues, especially …
Lilacs That Will Grow in Zone 8a
Did you move to Wilmington from the North? Do you miss the fragrant smells and beautiful pink and purple flowers of lilacs? I know I do. There was a lavender lilac tree outside my childhood home and every spring it smelled wonderful. I also lived a hop and a skip from the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival., which is a festival …
Homeowners See Significant Equity Gains in 2020 Per Corelogic
Corelogic recently released its Homeowner Equity Insights report for the fourth quarter of 2020 and the results are astounding. Homeowners with mortgages saw an average 16.2% year-over-year increase in equity in 2020. That was close to a $1.5 trillion gain. If you aren’t sure what equity is in real estate, it’s the value of a property minus any charges against …
How to Decorate Your Home When You Aren’t Sure Where to Start
Are you the type of person who walks into a room and knows exactly what color you want on the walls, furniture to fill the spaces, and décor pieces to highlight the room? Yes? Then, this isn’t the blog post for you. This article is for the people who don’t have direction…yet. When you first move into your new home, …
4 Strategies to Protect Your Biggest Asset – Your Home – in a Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can ever endure. Not only does it take a huge emotional toll and disrupt your entire life, but it can cause havoc on your finances as well. And due to the highly emotional nature of the proceedings, it can be very easy to make financial […]
Enjoy the Often-Overlooked Side Yard
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 …
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