Don't miss the pirate-themed fall fun at Wilmington, NC's 31st Annual Riverfest this weekend. Don't be surprised if you see Blackbeard look-a-likes walking around downtown Friday evening. The celebration kicks off with a street dance and beer garden in Riverfront park on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 from 8:00PM-11:00PM. Saturday activities begin in historic downtown Wilmington at 10:00AM and include live music, food and craft vendors, a skateboarding contest, exhibits, displays, shows, and tons of activities for kids. Do... read more

>On Saturday, September 25, 2010, a small crowd gathered in an empty lot on Corbett Street in Wilmington, NC. Despite the early hour, the group was buzzing with excitement, because soon a new Habitat for Humanity home would begin to take shape. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty associates, staff, and their families joined with representatives and volunteers from Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to say prayers and well wishes before the ceremonial first shovels of earth were turned. When the ceremony ended, an arm... read more

Article From HouseLogic.com By: Wendy Paris Published: September 22, 2010 Add a gas-burning fireplace insert if you want clean air and the ultimate in convenience. Flip a switch; have fire. That's the key appeal of a gas fireplace insert. You still enjoy real flames, but without the hassles of solid fuel. There is no firewood to stack, bags of pellets to dump, and no ashes to clean out. The air inside your house and in your neighborhood stays clean, too. No wonder that about 70% of all hearth products-fireplaces, i... read more

Article From HouseLogic.com By: Wendy Paris Published: September 22, 2010 Install a wood-burning fireplace insert if you want to keep the magic of a wood fire but make your open fireplace more energy efficient. If your house has a traditional fireplace, you might love the authentic crackle of the fire and the warm ambience that fills your rooms. But that romantic hearth is costing you money-90% of the heat generated by an open fire goes right up the chimney. The remedy? A wood-burning fireplace insert captures the ... read more

Article From HouseLogic.com By: Rich Binsacca Published: September 22, 2010 Installing a fireplace is a popular project, but don't expect a significant return on your investment. With costs ranging up to $10,000 for a traditional brick hearth and mantel, installing a fireplace is a serious investment. If you're wondering if you'll get a return on that investment, the answer is: probably not. While intangible benefits such as comfort and ambience may make a fireplace addition worth the cost for you, consumer attitud... read more