Rejuvenate Your Home: New Year’s Resolutions for a Fresh Start

As the New Year approaches, the air buzzes with promises of change and personal growth. Resolutions abound, focusing on self-improvement and transformative goals. Yet, amidst aspirations for individual betterment, the place we call home often stands neglected in our resolutions. This year, let’s not overlook the sanctuary where we spend most of our time. Embrace …

Rethinking Homeownership: Unlocking the Power of Equity for Financial Growth

Owning a home remains an integral part of the quintessential “American dream,” offering a gateway to stability and a means of building intergenerational wealth. The emotional and financial benefits of homeownership are evident, presenting an opportunity not only for long-term security but also as a potent tool for enhancing net worth and cultivating wealth over …

NC Folktales and Mysteries: The Ghost Ship Caroll A. Deering

North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – and today we look back at the the Caroll A. Deering, a five-masted commercial schooner, that has etched its place in maritime lore. Sailing in the early 1920s, this vessel embarked on its final …

Garden Calendar – December Checklist

As the calendar flips to December, gardeners in Zone 8 find themselves embracing the winter months. While the chill might slow some garden activities, there’s still plenty to do and enjoy in the garden. While December might mean cooler temperatures, it doesn’t mean your gardening journey has to halt. Our mild winter temperatures, offer an …