According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the United States averages some 10,000 thunderstorms, 5,000 floods, 1,300 tornadoes and two Atlantic hurricanes, as well as widespread droughts and wildfires each year. Check out these recommendations to prepare your home and fam…
Flooring is hot right now — like lava. Brittney Owen Jones, flooring manager at Webb Concrete’s Webb Flooring in Pell City, shared her expertise on the trends she is seeing in the industry.
As we get closer to the summer, some folks may be considering installing a swimming pool to help keep cool during the dog days of summer. Carrie Adams of Marie’s Pool Store in Anniston recommends that homeowners and potential buyers familiarize themselves with rules and laws regarding instal…
As the weather warms up, many people will be spending more time enjoying their porches. Some will choose to enclose their porches, in order to keep out bugs and other “critters.” We spoke with Eugene L. Evans, Jr., of Evans Manufacturing Company in Anniston, about the process of screening an…
We may be living in a “new normal,” but certain traditions continue, including the Southern weekend respite: game day tailgating.
Alex Hechart, who grew up in Anniston, recently started a home design service with her mother, Donna Woodfin. Based in Birmingham, “Home with Hechart” offers design services as well as a shopping website for home goods.
When Clancy and Colton Brown were house-shopping, they were drawn to a 100-year old farmhouse on a road that linked the city where she grew up (Jacksonville) with the town where he grew up (Alexandria).
At first glance, the world of ceiling fans may not seem very diverse, but there are multiple new trends in the world of ceiling fans.
There is a chill in the air! Autumn is here, and winter is on its way. As we enter this new season, folks are beginning or continuing home and garden improvement projects.
Gardens are a gift to the birds, and the birds are a gift to the gardens and the gardeners.
When it comes to protecting your home and assets, David Glass, owner of Aligned Insurance Agency in Calhoun and Etowah counties, likes to think of things in a matter-of-fact way.
Most people think about boosting curb appeal when they are getting prepared to sell a home, but whether or not you’re selling shouldn’t stop you from making your home a beautiful place.
Remember when the most exciting thing you could do with your lights was clap twice to turn them off and on? Remember having to invest in a lava lamp if you wanted some sort of colorful light presence in your bedroom? Nowadays, when there is a smart option for almost every appliance in your h…
Check out these tips from local pest control specialists on how to get rid of the peskiest insects and critters of the season.
Shon and Debbie Dukes bought an 1,800-square-foot townhouse in an older neighborhood in Anniston — and they like the downsized life more than they expected.
“It’s just so simple and pretty.” That’s what Sara McGinnis, 54, said when asked what she likes about Rae Dunn pottery pieces.
If you get bored while practicing social distancing, here’s an activity that everyone can enjoy: agonizing over the way your house is decorated and how you want to redesign your space. Decorating consultant Scott Skinner is here to help.
Shon and Debbie Dukes bought an 1,800-square-foot townhouse in an older neighborhood in Anniston — and they like the downsized life more than they expected.
It’s important to make sure your home is prepared for warmer weather. We talked to local experts for advice.
The backbone of any dazzling summer color bed is an array of brightly flowered perennials. A perennial is defined as a deciduous plant that lives at least two years. Deciduous means the plant loses all it leaves and dies back. Some may survive longer than two years, while others can fade sooner.
Joey Crews has always liked helping people find their place. During his days at Weaver High School, he was the self-appointed welcome wagon for military kids new to town.
Long gone are the days of a cheap Weber grill and a couple of folding chairs. Today, outdoor living spaces are looking more and more like indoor living spaces. We’re talking full kitchens that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Gas fireplaces. Sectional sofas. TVs.
Images from George Pierce's Christmas Village at his home in Oxford.
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