Just like fashion, there are decorating trends that emerge every year that inform what you see in stores and in homes. House Beautiful asked some super savvy decor bloggers what they see as the top design trends of 2014. Let’s examine some of our favorites. Click here for the full list. 1. Vintage Wonders Refurbished […]
January Home Sales Up 11.2% | Create Infographics Home sales in January were up more than 11% in the Triangle over the previous year according to a report from the Triangle Multiple Listing Service (TMLS). Closed sales topped 1,700 for the month, which represents an 11.2% increase over January 2013. Listings, however were down 2%, […]
Raleigh is clearly growing, and growing quickly, according to Forbes. Raleigh is named to the #2 spot on the newly released list “America’s Fastest-Growing Cities” on the magazine’s website. Forbes cites the influx of jobs from such RTP companies as Cisco, Credit Suisse, GSK and IBM and the abundance of local universities as draws to […]
As the Triangle faces another bout of winter weather here are some storm survival tips to keep you safe and sane! *stock up on the basics: milk, bread, water, batteries, firewood if you have a well-maintained fireplace (we also recommend bacon, marshmallows, and chocolate) *use flashlights instead of candles for light in the case of […]
MSN Real Estate has another great home maintenance list to help you get your house in tip-top shape! The February list features some great advice on taking the opportunity to use the cold weather to help you identify heat and water leaks around the house, which could ultimately help save you money. Finding and fixing […]
Home improvements are a big piece of the home ownership puzzle. Sure, dazzling bathroom tile or beautiful built-ins add style and added comfort and function to your home-as well as help with resale, but there are some less glamorous home improvements that will actually help your bottom line long-term. CNN Money has compiled a list […]
LEGO KidsFest will return to the Raleigh Convention Center, February 28–March 2, 2014! LEGO-holics will love this creative, hands-on family event. LEGO KidsFest is an activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. There will be a LEGO Museum, the LEGO Master Builder Academy workshops, the Brick […]
I found this latest article from the TBJ to be very interesting … Raleigh has been selected as one of seven U.S. Department of Agriculture climate change research hubs across the country that will serve farmers as they deal with climate change, according to an announcement on Wednesday by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This is […]
Weigh out all of your summer camp and program options for the kiddos at Carolina Parent’s 2014 Camp & Education Fair, presented by Sky Zone Raleigh. The Fair will be held Sunday, February 9th from noon to 4 PM at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh. Get all of the information on the best programs in […]
