Be Green, Stay Fit and Save Money with a Vacation to a Pedestrian-Friendly City
It’s no surprise that walking is good for you, on a variety of levels. For one thing, it burns calories and helps to maintain a healthy weight. It gets your heart rate up, lowers your blood pressure, decreases your risk of cardiovascular [...]

When you think “athlete,” you probably limit your thinking to high school and college whippersnappers (aged 13 to 21) and professionals (aged 21 to 35). In most people’s minds, 35 is it, the end of life as an athlete.
Right? Wrong. The words “athlete” and “senior” are creating a great new combination: the senior athlete.
Lee Bergquist [...]

When you move, you typically check out the safety of the neighborhood, quality of schools and distance to shopping, restaurants and work. Now you can add another item to that checklist: the local air quality.
When considering a move to a new city, air quality should be one of your top considerations, because the quality of [...]

When you move, you typically check out the safety of the neighborhood, quality of schools and distance to shopping, restaurants and work. Now you can add another item to that checklist: the local air quality.
When considering a move to a new city, air quality should be one of your top considerations, because the quality of [...]

Just a few short years ago, when “blogging” was just a word only techies knew, Communities across the southeast relied on printed newsletters and telephone calls to let people know all of the great things happening in and around their community.
As the times have changed, so has the way communities communicate with homeowners and potential [...]

Bay Tree Lakes, NC – Growing up in Elizabethtown, NC I remember going to White Lake for the rides and festivities. But just a few miles further down the road was where some of my fondest childhood memories were made.
Bay Tree Lakes, is a North Carolina waterfront community like no other. Unique waterways act as [...]

Yes, granite countertops are all the rage, but those who want something different and desire a truly environmentally friendly kitchen or bath countertop are going counter to this trend and choosing sustainable countertops.
Granite is a natural stone and therefore, a finite resource. As an alternative, consider a countertop made of recycled glass, recycled plastic, porcelain [...]

1. Hand Carved Garden Benches by Stone Forest
An indispensable element for enjoying the garden on a particularly splendid day, the garden bench has been given an extra dose of style. Now in an array of different designs and intriguing natural materials like basalt, travertine and even sustainable hardwood—a good bench can transform any area from drab [...]

By Don Logay
As the unofficial “What’s New Guru” of the home improvement industry, I attend numerous trade shows throughout the year and scour lots of magazines and trade publications looking for new and exciting products, intriguing concepts and “gotta have” gadgets that make life just a little bit better.
My checklist for “Hot Home Products” includes [...]

Think Florida’s lush coastal plain, and oranges come to mind. Think North Carolina’s or Virginia’s vast rural terrain, and it’s tobacco. Think again. In addition to everything else it has to offer, this region is becoming increasingly well-known as one of the nation’s premier winemaking centers.
In fact, the American South’s longstanding history with grapes and [...]

Recent studies suggest that concentrated black raspberry powder may prevent some types of cancer. Should you jump on the berry bandwagon? Talk to your doctor first.
You probably already know about the antioxidant power of berries. So it may come as no surprise to learn that ongoing studies into concentrated black raspberry powder are showing pretty [...]

Deep down, in the deepest, most basic part of man’s makeup, is smoke. It is as integral and elemental as fire, but growing up in the birthplace of barbeque, its importance was masked as just another part of my Southern heritage.
Barbeque is so interwoven into our lives, from childbirth, birthdays, weddings—pretty much any and every [...]