Monthly Archives: July 2020
How to Plan an Outdoor Movie Night
BY DOUGLAS CALHOUN See the stars in your own backyard … on your DIY big screen, that is. In the height of summer, your backyard or porch is headquarters for family time and date night alike. Combine both, and cue up a movie on your DIY movie screen for a staycation highlight. A bedsheet or table... Read More
Open Field: History of the Acre
Jay Mark Hendrix If you’ve ever dealt with any type of real property, whether it’s undeveloped land, commercial space to set up a business, or residential property to buy your new home, then you’re familiar with the acre. Square feet and acres are the standard units of measurement we use to describe the size of... Read More
How to Create Your Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
BY NATALIE WISE Create a beautiful outdoor cooking space for relaxing and entertaining all summer long. As summer approaches and temperatures start to rise, no one wants to spend time inside sweating over a hot stove. With an outdoor kitchen, you can make the most of the beautiful warm nights by spending them with your friends... Read More
Where We’re Growing: Charlotte’s Suburbs Headed for a Surge
The spots that analysts eye as high-growth spots for 2025—and beyond. Greg Lacour A rendering of the River District project, planned for the Catawba River’s eastern bank and the largest land development in Mecklenburg County since Ballantyne in the early 1990s.COURTESY It can be as hard to find an affordable place to live in Charlotte’s... Read More