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Home Renovations are a costly undertaking and it's vital to ensure you are protecting yourself and your largest asset when you hire a contractor. Check out some of these considerations before you begin the work.

If you're considering building a pool, it's important to understand all of the considerations and implications of that decision for you and your home. Read about what you should know before you build.

A self-proclaimed modern bohemian, Cameron believes in elevating the everyday and finding beauty in the now. Not only does she seek to discover the beauty of all things, but also helping others find that beauty in the things that surround them every day in their home.

Don't miss the return of the Downtown Raleigh Home Show Feb. 25-27. Here is our guide to must-see highlights and features at this year's show. Join us this weekend and check off all the items on your home improvement to-do list!

New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.

Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.

Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.

Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!

Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).

Read more about GreyFox Outdoor's beautiful pergolas and gazebos, made to last in your outdoor living space.

No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.

One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get on top of your budget be sure to check out this sneak peek of the Downtown Raleigh Home Show’s workshops run by Faye Prosser, the Smart Shopper.

The show has partnered with Mike and his foundation, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to help bring attention to a challenge facing the home improvement industry: the widening skills gap and need for more students to pursue a career in skilled trades

Check out our sponsor, Lite Visions Landscape Lighting Inc. Before you visit them at the show, enjoy our brief interview with Joseph Yanulevich from this innovative landscape lighting company.

Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.

Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.

Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.

Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.

Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.