Homeowner’s Insurance: What You’re Doing Wrong

When buying a new policy, how many different agencies do you get a quote from? When getting those quotes, how many people do you talk to and how many online tools do you use? When you use those [...]

Mistakes to Avoid When Closing on a Home

1. Last-Minute Changes Work within the time frames outlined in your contract. So many things can come up at the last minute, including price changes to accommodate repairs needed on the home, [...]

5 Easy Tips for Smart Home Design

When you’re not a professional, even a job as seemingly easy as styling your shelf can seem daunting, much less buying furniture that you hope you spend the rest of your years enjoying. Talk [...]

Your Week Just Got a Whole Lot Sweeter

We’ve done the hard work for you — pairing Girl Scout cookies with our favorite beer from Southern Pines Brewing Co. Here’s the super-scientific list, in order of the [...]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Discovery Place Kids

Ever go somewhere fun and take your shoes off the moment you get there? Ever have people start giving you the side eye the minute your socks hit the floor and staff members asking you to put them [...]

A Look at a Resort Wedding: Melissa and Matt

This Washington, D.C.- area couple were in search of a relaxed, intimate setting that offered enough on-site activities to keep guests busy — and allowed the groom to indulge his love of golf. [...]

Six Developments to Watch in 2019

From new construction to areas due for a bit of imagination, here’s what you should avoid sleeping on this year. 1. This Downtown SP Corner. Most local foot traffic tends to follow the path [...]

Here’s how to ring in the new year.

BrewYearsEve at Southern Pines Brewing Company: Enjoy a chill party with a low-key countdown, or take home a discounted growler or crowler of 8 specialty limited release beers. See them here. [...]

Our Procrastinator’s Gift Guide

Don’t waste time wondering how you can convince the fam that New Year’s gifts are a thing. Enjoy our third annual gift to you: A guide with our favorite gifts for your whole list.

Our Guide to Gifts for the Pet Lover

People love dogs more than they love people. Show them that people still have some good qualities (like the ability to buy them Christmas presents) and gift them something they’ll actually [...]