Summer officially starts Tuesday, June 21 but it feels like it's already here. It can be a great time to do some simple maintenance and keep your home in great condition. Here are a few straightforward things you can do to maintain your home and yard: 1. Apply mulch Mulch locks in moisture which is … Continue reading Seasonal Homeowner Tips for Summer

American Dance Festival Where: Locations throughout Durham When: June 3 – July 20 “The world’s greatest dance festival,” according to the New York Post, the event begins in June and runs all the way through July. ADF aims to promote and support modern dance through a wide range of methods including education, community outreach, national … Continue reading June Activities in the Triangle Area

Wake Forest HerbFest Where: Downtown Wake Forest When: Fri-Sun, May 6-8 "The Wake Forest HerbFest is an annual event in downtown Wake Forest that features a variety of vendors appealing to those interested in gardening, home, cooking and a healthy lifestyle, entertainment and the largest selection of herbs to be found in one place." Meet … Continue reading May Activities in the Triangle Area

The Triangle is home to a variety of great museums that have a range of interesting exhibits. Their buildings themselves are unique works of architecture and they serve as venues for all sorts of activities and community events. Below, we've compiled a list of some of the best museums in the area! North Carolina Museum … Continue reading Museums in the Triangle Area

Dreamville Festival Where: Dorothea Dix Park When: Saturday and Sunday, April 2, 3 The brainchild of rapper and NC native J. Cole, Dreamville Fest brings talent from Cole's record label and beyond to perform in Dorothea Dix Park. The two-day event features a number of rappers and singers for one of Raleigh's biggest musical events. … Continue reading April Activities in the Triangle Area

Spring officially begins on March 20, otherwise known as the Spring Equinox. However, in our area, Spring is already upon us. As things continue to warm up it's a great time to do seasonal home maintenance and spend time outside. Here are some important things you can do to keep your home and yard in … Continue reading Seasonal Homeowner Tips for Spring

Big Night in for the Arts Where: Online When: Thursday, March 10 at 7 PM on WRAL Local news station WRAL is putting on a show featuring local and national artists, including singer-songwriter Ben Folds and Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green, both NC natives. The event aims to highlight the effects of the pandemic on … Continue reading March Activities in the Triangle Area

Volunteering is a nice way to give back and do something great with your time. It’s also a good way to meet new people and get involved in your community. We've updated our list of some great volunteer opportunities in the Triangle.  Like most places, the Triangle Area has chapters of national and international organizations … Continue reading Volunteering in the Triangle

Duke Gardens Winter Programming Where: Online When: Throughout February and March Duke University's Gardens are 55 acres of specialized plant life and landscape architecture. Admissions to the gardens are free and they are currently open to the public. The gardeners behind the amazing space offer online classes covering topics like houseplants and orchids. The classes … Continue reading February Activities in the Triangle Area

As the seasons change it is important to keep your home prepared for changing weather. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to avoid issues from cold and precipitation and save money on heating bills. #1 Remove outdoor water hoses so they don't freeze from excess water Anything that's had water running … Continue reading Seasonal Tips for Winter