Carolina Stories

Check Your Thermostat

The location of your thermostat can impact your ideal indoor temperature

Home Improvement Wins

DIY success stories from Carolina Country readers

Floor Supervisor

Cabin Upgrade

First of Many Projects

AV Install

A Glider From the Past

New Life for an Old Shed

Rustic Recycling

Family Library

Beach House Overhaul

Save Energy With Co-op Programs

Electric co-ops offer a range of energy efficiency tools and programs

Bright Ideas Grants Foster Success for Students and Teachers

Grant program helps fund a variety of hands-on projects

Compact Canna Lilies

Plus Garden To-Do’s for May

‘The Ceiling is the Roof’ for Home Upgrades

Roof work can lead to other energy savings

Liven Your Home with Nature’s Touch

Four ways to incorporate nature-inspired décor into your home

Home Improvement Projects: DIY vs. Professional

Things to think about before choosing to tackle a project

Celebrating Bigfoot

The WNC Bigfoot Festival offers big fun

Go Fly a Kite

Fair winds blow for North Carolina kite fliers

Plant for Shade

Include energy efficiency in your landscaping plans

A Path for Everyone

All can enjoy the outdoors with these accessible trails

‘Golf’ with a Shotgun

Sporting clays courses offer a different kind of shooting sport

3 Easy Changes to Save Energy

Small adjustments can add up

Spring to Life at these NC Gardens

Experience the wonders of nature in blossoming locales