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Featured Photo: Perry Farms; Photo Courtesy of The Jim Allen Group A welcoming outdoor space has always been a feature that most homeowners desire. From wrap-around porches to screened-in sunrooms and large yards, everyone has a preference when it comes to what they...
Your closet is arguably one of the most important aspects of your home. Depending on how many clothes you have, it’s important to have a closet that can serve as something that doesn’t stress you out when it’s time to get dressed. Thanks to the experts at Closet...
By Kelly McCall Branson Featured Photo: White Street in Historic Downtown Wake Forest; Photo by MT Bostic/Shutterstock.com The secret is out; the Triangle is a great place to live. Excellent jobs, an affordable cost of living, abundant recreational and cultural...
By Anita Bhattacharya, NCIDQ, Otrada Design LLC Photos courtesy of Otrada Design LLC / Raif Fluker Photography The home is often our sanctuary and anything that lifts our spirits and promotes vitality is easily welcomed. Outdoor spaces such as patios, porches and...
This is part of an ongoing series: What is Making the Triangle Area so Desirable? Featured Photo: Neuse River Trail; Photo by Wileydoc/Shutterstock.com Wellness is more than simply enjoying an illness-free life. It is a dynamic process of becoming aware of and making...
We all know what time it is in the Triangle - Memorial Day has passed, meaning that community pools are finally opened again for the summer. With more and more of the Raleigh-Durham area receiving vaccinations, a sense of new normalcy has begun to return to the...
Featured Photo: Townes at Gateway Commons; Courtesy of McKee Homes An open floor plan is one that’s defined as having one or more large, open rooms that have the ability to act as multiple rooms within a single living space. In homes today, this often excludes...
It’s no secret that real estate trends are frequently changing. Between the pandemic and inventory shortages, we’ve had an interesting year and a half when it comes to the housing market. With that being said, here are several things we know as it relates to real...
Summer is the time of year when sitting on the back porch is a pleasure to be enjoyed any time of day. It signals the start of vacations, family cookouts, and longer days. It’s also the perfect time to focus on a few things at home. Here are several things you can do...
In light of a global pandemic, many across the nation have become more aware of their hygiene and healthy habits - especially at home. Research shows that homeowners have been increasingly interested in healthy home features - whether that looks like germ-resistant...
By Andrew Moore-Crispin, with Ting Internet The smart money’s on the smart home idea sticking around. You’ve received $100 for smart home tech from your favorite fiber internet provider (and if not, we’ve got just the thing for you). Now the question is how best...
By Andrew Moore-Crispin, Ting Internet Wi-Fi is not your home internet connection. Your home internet connection is not Wi-Fi. There. Common misconception dispelled. When internet service providers (ISPs) claim to have the fastest Wi-Fi, they may not be lying…...
“The smart home is here to stay” – A futurist in 2021 making perhaps their easiest prediction ever. Whether you’ve been busy outfitting your home with smart home and automation gear or watching all your neighbors do so and thinking maybe it’s time, Ting Internet...
We all remember the days of ugly, dated wallpaper from the early 90’s. Newsflash: Wallpaper is hot again. Homeowners are asking about it, designers are ordering it, and manufacturers are providing options of every color and pattern. No matter the style of your home,...
When it comes to new homes, there are certain things we all dream of. Maybe it’s a large chef’s kitchen with a 12-foot island. Or maybe it’s a large backyard with a screened-in porch for relaxing on lazy days. According to the National Association of Home Builders...
Featured Photo: Baylee Ridge; Photo Courtesy of Robuck Homes What’s better than knowing you have something to look forward to? Especially after a challenging 2020, we’ve all come to appreciate the small things and not take them for granted. Similar to the excitement...
Admit it. You love the feeling of walking into a pristine clean, luxurious bathroom when you’re staying away for the weekend at a nice hotel. If you’re looking to up your bathroom game at home, you’re in luck. We’ve got a few tips for you to turn your new Triangle...
Do you ever look at your neighbors Raleigh lawn and ask, "How in the world do they get their grass so green?" Don’t despair. We’ve all been on the other side of the fence. As warm weather begins to roll into the Triangle, you too, can have green grass if you make sure...
Featured Photo: Forrest at Flowers Plantation; Photo Courtesy of Meritage Homes Did you know that an average of 64 people move to Wake County EACH DAY? That’s a lot of people who are loving the idea of the Triangle area to call home. With that being said, it makes...
Featured Photo: Adalyn Place; Courtesy of Elevate Homes Since COVID-19 first emerged in the United States older adults have had to be extra cautious with their day-to-day interactions. For many, it required a complete overhaul and assessment that examined how they...
After what felt like an incredibly long winter stuck indoors and away from other people thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the warmer temperatures and vaccinations are being welcomed all over the United States. If you’re anything like us, you probably are tired of...
April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, it also signifies the start of the sneezing, itchy eyes, and stuffy nose that we know as allergies. Spring gets most of us looking forward to being outside again for the season, exposing us to different levels of indoor...
We received incredible news for the Triangle area coming in the form of jobs. Google announced its plans on Thursday, March 25, to create a hub in Durham for engineers working on its Google Cloud products. As it stands today, there are already hundreds of employees...
Before 2020, a home office was seen as a nice addition, but was never the norm. Fast forward six months, as the definition of home was reinvented. Houses, apartments, and condos quickly transitioned into multifaceted living, working, playing, and learning...