Do It Yourself
Yard Sale
The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host the Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. located at 24 28th Avenue.Read More
Money & Finance
Cutting Costs Doesn't Mean Cutting Value
Over the last year and a half, many homeowners have been forced to scale back their home improvement projects.Read More
Exterior & Interior
Bonus Appliances to Add Kitchen Appeal
Homeowners remodeling their kitchen can look beyond traditional appliances and add specialty tools that may save on space and upgrade room efficiency.» Read More
No More Scary Basements: Finish Them Off
Remember the basements of your youth? Many were dark, damp places used for storage, with exposed pipes and structural steel support beams. Sometimes you had to walk down rickety steps with a single exposed light bulb overhead to get to laundry machines or your dad's workbench area.» Read More
Magnolia Plantation photo contest begins Friday
The 2011 Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photography Contest opens Friday, March 4. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers.» Read More
Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space
The covered porch has come a long, long way. Over the last 10 years one of the biggest changes we've seen is this: clients crave outdoor living spaces that reflect their personal taste and support their social lives.» Read More
Plantasia is Coming Next Month
Plantasia, Charleston Horticultural Society's Green Market for Plant Lovers, is coming next month. On April 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can treat yourself to a smorgasbord of incredible plants ready to flourish in your garden.» Read More
Tile: All Laid Out
Tile has truly transformed over the past few years, according to Sonya Buckhannon, owner and design consultant for Buckhannon Brothers Tile.» Read More
Produce Drop Site
The Palms of Mount Pleasant has partnered with Rosebank Farms on John's Island to be a drop site for the farm's Spring Charleston Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program. (CSA programs produce organic food for pick-up or delivery.)» Read More
Safety
Home Improvements to Protect Children
Parents understandably consider their home a safe haven for children. But the home actually plays host to many childhood injuries over the course of a typical year. Each year, nearly 20,000 people die and 21 million medical visits result from home accidents in the United States, says the U.S. Home Safety Council. The majority of these injuries occur to children and the elderly.
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Keep Your Dryer Running Safe and Smooth
Nowadays, many homeowners are understandably concerned about saving money. In light of the country's economic woes, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to save money.» Read More