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High Design, Low Cost

I’ve always been a pretty creative person but in these economic times, I especially love finding a project I can work on that is stylish, practical, and pocketbook-friendly. That’s why I love reading Craftynest. The Craftynest blog is full of home decor ideas that allow your creativity to soar, and most are low-cost. One of my favorite projects are [...]

A gator at the beach?

It was all over the local news this week… an alligator was spotted at one of our local beaches, Topsail Beach, on Tuesday, captured Wednesday evening, and released at an approved release site in the Holly Shelter Game Lands on Thursday. This gator has caused quite a stir as it is a sight we usually do not [...]

Take That Vacation and Relax! (Even if Your House is on the Market)

It’s summertime, and I bet your schedule is full of backyard barbeques and days at the beach, and your thoughts are on that much-needed summer vacation. When your house is on the market, how do you take a vacation from the hustle and bustle without thinking about showings, feedback, possible contracts, and whether or not you [...]