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The Benefits of 55+ Communities

The Benefits of 55+ Communities

The Benefits of 55+ Communities As you are getting closer to retirement, there are probably a lot…

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Biking trails

Biking Trails

Biking is a great way to stay active and healthy as you age   Swamp Rabbit Trail­…

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The Good Life – Walking Trails

Let You Enjoy Your Community “Let’s go for a walk.” When you live in a planned community,…

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The World Awaits: Your Next Chapter with Ideal-LIVING

“Life is a story, and where you choose to live is the setting that shapes every chapter-let…

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Green Homes that Make a Difference

“Green” is a hot topic and a major sales incentive in everything from organic food to hydrogen-powered automobiles to recycling product waste. One of the areas in which going green has made the biggest splash is the construction of new homes.

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Five Easy Universal Design Principles for New Homes

Building your own home is a life-long dream for many, so why not ensure that you can spend the rest of your life in the home you’ve created? Incorporating universal design principles in custom construction allows you to age in place and appreciate the fruits of your efforts. There’s no need to compromise aesthetics-some of the top universal design principles are actually quite easy to include when you plan for them right from the start.

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Music from the Movies, NC Symphony Style

Sundays are a day for relaxation. No matter how much sleep you got the night before, or how busy you were the entire weekend, Sundays are just lazy days.

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Small Town Charm

ast summer my family vacationed in Bryson City, North Carolina, a little town nestled quietly in the mountains of NC. We rented a cozy little cabin located off a mountain road and surrounded by trees, and explored the town for a week. It was a very peaceful vacation, with cool nights and mornings, and beautiful warm days.

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Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark

Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark Hallmark’s latest holiday inspired movie, “Christmas in Conway,” is sure to be…

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McWay Fall, Julia Pfeiffer State park, Big Sur, California, USA

The Central California Coast

The Central California Coast Welcome to the Central California Coast! The Coast is comprised of four regions…

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Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains

Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains From the smooth slopes and legendary terrain parks at Appalachian Ski…

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Color Trends

What have Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Haymes come up with this year? It’s a pretty well known fact that one of the best and most economical methods to refresh your home is by changing your paint colors.

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Hiking and Walking Trail Communities

Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around

Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around Whether it’s going to the grocery store, playing tennis,…

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Front Porch Sittin’

It is that time of year again. With birds singing and the flowers blooming, you want to relax out in the open air, right at home. And where better than on your very own front porch? While porches come in all sizes, from a tiny intimate bedroom balcony with room for two, to large patios built for parties, there are plenty of styles and furniture for your specific needs.

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Brazil’s Many, Varied Sports

Brazil’s Many, Varied Sports In Brazil, the temperate climate allows for a wide variety of sports to…

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Get Ready for Summer: Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

If you’re hosting a summer soiree or just want to have a backyard lunch with your family, you’re not going to want to run back inside and out of the fresh air to fix meals. Why not upgrade your family’s grill into a full-on outdoor kitchen?

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Reasons Women Should Strength Train

Many women don’t realize how much strength training can really help them stay in top physical shape. For those of you who are living in very active adult communities should know how much a few simple workouts can help keep your body in tip top shape.

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Turf Wars – Trees and Lawns

A common problem in many landscapes is the competition of trees and lawn for the same light and resources. In many home landscapes, what began as a lush lawn with small trees has become a thin and weedy lawn shaded by many large trees. By knowing what both trees and lawns require for site and maintenance, you can determine if you can have a lawn in the shade of trees and, if so, how.

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Kale – Not Just Fancy Lettuce

It seems like everywhere you look there is some new and special diet that will make you not only feel better but look better too. One of the latest crazes: kale. Kale is being deemed a “superfood,” but what makes it so special?

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Southport NC’s Best Restaurants For Divine Dining

There’s nothing better than a great meal, right? Whether you’re searching for breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour, try Southport NC’s best restaurants for some divine dining. St. James Plantation residents aren’t going hungry in their hometown, that’s for sure!

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