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Squirrels driving you up a tree? Why not celebrate?
Whoops. Guess I missed it. Squirrel Appreciation Day was Jan. 21 and I forgot to throw a party for all those furry little guys swiping seeds from around my bird feeders.
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Historic homes set for holiday tour
Tyler Burns said he is starting to wear down. He has been decorating his mother's house in a holiday style since before Halloween, and the chore is taking its toll.
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Fire demonstration shows importance of sprinklers
In less than three minutes, the small room was overrun by thick black smoke and flames, making survival for anyone who would be inside seemingly impossible.
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Designers find common cause with global artisans
In Africa, Asia and Latin America, gifted craftspeople who can express age-old traditions in beautiful ways often lack access to raw materials and distribution venues. And they may have no expertise in getting their goods to a wider marketplace.
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Concord farmers offer basic gardening tips
If you're tired of making trips to the grocery store, why not take matters into your own hands.
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Home repairs you can't ignore
It there is one piece of advice concerning repairs on your home it is, to borrow from Barney Fife, nip it in the bud.
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Cut your utility bills
With money tighter than it has ever been for many people, there are dozens of ways to keep whatever cash is coming in the door from going back out it, or even under it.
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Growing your own food
Planting a garden might not be the easiest way to get fresh produce but it's a great way to save a few dollars and get some exercise at the same time.
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Composting a technique to improve home's eco-friendliness
A popular way to increase a household's eco-friendliness is to start composting.
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Realtors pick up hammers to mend homes in need of repair
In Charlotte's Villa Heights community, volunteers will reshingle a roof that lets in rain for kitchen pots to catch in the living room.
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Perennials less costly if you start with seeds
Taking on a new flower bed can be an intimidating project. But if you have been to the nursery lately, the cost of plants might be the biggest deterrent.
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Industry experts discuss local efforts of 'going green'
During last year's election, there was plenty of talk about renewable resources and protecting the environment. But what does that mean for the Lake Norman area?
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Foreclosed homes draw crowd, but more investors than homeowners
The deals came fast Saturday as more than 500 homes across the Carolinas went on sale for bargain prices that, in some cases, amounted to less than half their previous asking prices.
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Get your veggie garden growing
With less than $20 and a minimum of labor, you can start your own small organic vegetable garden right now - well, after you finish reading this page.
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Garden tour to benefit Habitat Women's Build
Since 1998, Joanna Falzone has been obsessed with garden tours. "I took my first one in Buffalo, N.Y., my hometown, and I've been fascinated ever since," she said. "It was educating and delightful, and I was disappointed to find out that there really wasn't anything like that in Mooresville."
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Snow won't kill your vegetation
If your bush drooped under the snow, or your daffodils got covered, don't despair.
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Remodeling? Slump means idle contractors eager to make deals
A year ago, contractor Ben Collins was crisscrossing Charlotte with a cell phone and a clipboard overseeing home remodeling projects that often topped $1 million.
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Saving electricity can take bite out of utility bill
The electric bill this winter is more than a car payment, and you've decided to take action. But if you're not well-schooled, it's best to take some advice from the pros before stalking heat-saving products up and down the aisles of your favorite home supply store.
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Coffee plant is a beautiful addition to a sunny room
We don't think about it much, but the cup of coffee that accompanies our morning newspaper has to come from somewhere.
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Perdue signs expansion of mortgage interest tax deduction
In a move today to help stimulate the economy with the sale of more than 1,500 North Carolina homes, Gov. Bev Perdue signed the authorization that will provide new financial assistance to first-time home buyers.
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Even the smallest gardens can teach large lessons
In the middle of a long and rainy winter, it just feels good to get garden catalogs in the mail. It's spring and summer in all its glossy glory.
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Plant your garden for winter color
Outside our windows, the dull grays and browns of winter make us yearn for the colorful landscapes of spring.
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Charlotte-area home sales still sliding
Charlotte-area home sales prices deteriorated again in November and slipped a notch lower in the overall ranking of a closely watched index released this morning.
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How to prevent frozen pipes
When temperatures drop below freezing, especially for a significant amount of time, the potential for frozen pipes increases dramatically. Before cold weather hits, here are some precautionary steps you can take:
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Keep those pipes from freezing
When temperatures drop below freezing – especially for a significant amount of time – the potential for frozen pipes increases dramatically. Before cold weather hits, here are some precautionary steps you can take, courtesy of the Iredell Agricultural Extension Service:
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