Save your scraps for a compost heap and your garden will flourish. Find out how to start, maintain, and use compost. Full Story ›› Video: Build Your Own Compost
As the air turns brisk and summer fun gives way to fall activities, its time to make your home
look and feel as warm and inviting as possible both indoors and in the ever-growing
popular outdoor living spaces all the while reflecting your personal tastes and style.
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After many years of minimalist interior design, wallcoverings are
gaining momentum as the best way to individualize a home. No longer
confined to papers, wallcoverings incorporate natural substrates and
other materials such as Mylar to provide textural interest to any room
in the house.
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Circles and geometric shapes are cropping
up everywhere in the design industry,
particularly in home décor. Just open
a current home design magazine or catalog
to see evidence of the trend.
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The market is confirming what many in the Charlotte area already know. This is a great place to live and people are moving here and buying homes in big numbers. But there is more to Charlotte's real estate success while so many other areas of the country are seeing a decline... Full Story ››
Ceiling fans come in so many varieties with so many options, it can be hard to find the right one for your home. Find out how to get the best one for your needs. Full Story ››
Are you tired of being overcharged for home repairs just because you're a woman? Take matters into your own hands, find out how to be a do-it-yourself woman without getting your hands dirty. Full Story ››
Experts weigh in on this controversial topic and explain whether allowing your pet in your bed strengthens or hurts your relationship with them.
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With banks and lenders facing major troubles, gain some insight on how to sell, refinance or keep your home. You'll find everything mortgage in our special section. Full Story ››