It’s easy to just crank up the air conditioning during the hottest months of summer. Sure, the energy bill may be higher, but it’s worth the extra expense to keep your home cool — right? Or are there any sure-fire ways to save money and stay cool indoors? Before you reach for the thermostat, try these DIY energy-saving tips to keep […]

Hatteras Island’s famous (sometimes infamous) NC Highway 12 is now part of the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway, designated in 2009 by the US Department of Transportation as the 150th and final highway in the nation to be so designated.  Scenic Byways exist to “recognize, preserve and enhance the many cultural traditions of a distinctive […]

Anytime you relocate to a new area, whether it’s a city just a few miles away or across the country, you face a unique set of challenges. The housing market, the transit, and even the weather may not be what you’re used to. Planning your move can be difficult, too, since you need to coordinate when, where, and how […]