Carolina Living

DIY budgeting

Tracking expenses on a spreadsheet gives you financial insight and control

Hot hues for 2015

Forecasted colors for exterior doors include a strong bronze and a lush mauve

Nailing it

Digits today sport neon colors and elaborate designs

‘Pear-fection’

Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy this sweet, juicy fruit

Host a gaudy party to remember

Deck the halls with ugly sweaters and tacky cakes

Making your home smarter

New apps let you control your home’s systems from just about anywhere

Oyster Roasts

An eastern North Carolina tradition

Your year-end financial checklist

Actions include using health benefits and rebalancing your portfolio to reflect your goals

Understanding headache pain

Knowing types and causes can help you choose the right treatment

Discarded electronics

The mounting volume of waste prompts action on taking it back

Draft dodgers

Weatherstripping keeps your home cozy

Ideas for Day Two turkey

Nutritional ways to take leftovers beyond a sandwich

Waste not

You can recycle construction debris

A Riparian What?

If you own or manage land next to a stream, it benefits all of us to protect that water with a buffer.

All About Deer

9 reasons to appreciate the white-tailed deer

Livermush!

Ground hog meat and liver, spices and cornmeal. Yum!

Greener food shopping

Tips for being an eco-conscious consumer

Vibrant contrasts

Remodeled kitchens sizzle with bursts of bold color

Invest in your health

Stay fit to avoid higher medical costs in retirement

‘Winterizing’ pets

Like people, critters need increased care as the mercury drops

A Jar Full of Nails

Creating a fertility plan

Key factors include open conversations and knowing your cycle

The Russell Rosenwald School

A community saves a legendary African-American schoolhouse.

Hen housing

Researchers are exploring different systems