Carolina Living

Three-Day Getaways

Making the most of your weekend travel adventures

Little Free Libraries

Community-led book boxes are big on sharing

Sheltering Our Feathered Friends

Concerned Carolinians are providing homes for birds in need

Outdoor Kitchens

Designing a space unique to your home and lifestyle

Smart Eats for Summer

Fuel work and play with low-carb foods

Take the ‘Pain’ out of Painting

Plan ahead to make painting jobs a breeze

Sweet Summer Entertaining

Refreshing grapes boost flavor in these dishes

Friendly, Fresh and Local

North Carolina’s farmers markets are growing, to the benefit of local communities.

Timeless Tomatoes

The fruit of summer

Okay Okra!

Never mind the slime

Managing Your Move

Money-saving tips for newlyweds

Preventing the Spread of Mosquitoes

Eight spots they might be breeding in your yard

Eight Elements to Create an Inviting Space

Taking Stock

Create a home inventory of valuables, just in case

Wine Trends

A new survey shows broadened approaches to the beverage

Your home office

Consider work goals when organizing it

Keeping pests out

5 mistakes homeowners make that attract them

Job interview success

Take smart notes, improve your answers to questions

Family road trips

Tips to make your vacations go smoothly

Exploring North Carolina’s backyard

Stay-cationing on a shoestring

Smartphone savvy

Tricks for traveling smart with yours

The birth of a beverage

100 years ago, Cheerwine grew from North Carolina roots

By the numbers

Best positioning for items in your home

Top Dog: North Carolina’s Tale of the Coyote

Like it or not, coyotes seem to love it here as much as we do