Carolina Living

North Carolina Pecans

A holiday tradition in pies, pralines and pieces

The taste of autumn

A couple of tasty apple dishes to share with friends and family

A deer in the headlights = Trouble on the highway

Vehicle collisions with deer are becoming more common. Drive carefully during the late fall mating season.

Adventures in the sky

New aerial parks in North Carolina teach and excite participants

Weekend warrior painting

5 easy projects to tackle

Digital marketing

Five tips to expand your small business

Dog-friendly lodging

Accommodations where your furry best friend is king

Looking at Appalachia

Splurging sensibly

How to have fun while avoiding buyer’s remorse

Changing careers

Consider growth prospects when considering new jobs

Simple upgrades

Ideas for enhancing your master bedroom closet

Tired of throwing food away?

Here’s how to keep it fresher longer

A juicy July 4th

Dazzle your guests with this nutritious dessert

Is it safe to throw used batteries in the trash?

Disposable alkaline batteries these days contain safe common metals. Some “button cell” batteries are different.

Adopting a dog

Prep your home, pick a vet in advance

Buddy Melvin’s Treehouse

17 years, 16 rooms, 12,000 square feet “for the fellas to hang out.”

Will your home withstand storm season?

Document it for insurance, shore up weak points

On the road

Keeping fit and healthy while traveling

Places to Play

Treehouses, playhouses & forts

Watch for Me NC

Communities and state government work together on pedestrian and bicycle safety

Yeee-haaaa!

A museum dedicated to “The Dukes of Hazzard”

DIY relaxation

Creative ways to keep tension from taking over

Social Security retirement benefits

The big question: Collect sooner or later?

Nothing to sneeze at

5 tips for seasonal allergy relief