There is no better place to be during the holidays than our area. People in the Carolinas and Virginia are often treated to a relatively mild Thanksgiving and temperatures that are just cool enough to make it feel like Christmas.
It is not out of the question to see a White Christmas, especially in the higher elevations of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.
Our weather can be quite polarizing with winter rapidly approaching. Some area residents don’t look forward to the cold and want to escape to somewhere warmer. Others want to raise their chances of being able to build a snowman over the holidays. Regardless, the solution is to get out of town and travel to somewhere warmer or colder.
Arachnophobia. The word may conjure memories of one of the more popular horror movies of the ’90s. The movie plays on one of the most common phobias in the world, the fear of spiders. One study revealed that 75% of people have at least some measure of fear when it comes to the eight-legged houses pests we all see far too often. While it might not be a fully developed phobia, chances are you among the many who do not like to see spiders. The question we want to answer in this article is: Why Are We So Afraid of Spiders?
In today's competitive real estate market, every factor affecting your home's value matters more than ever. While many homeowners focus on kitchen upgrades or bathroom renovations, there's a tiny threat that can have an outsized impact on your property value: termites. These industrious insects damage more than 600,000 homes in the United States annually, causing an estimated $5 billion in damage to buildings and homes nationwide.
The Southeast's charm is undeniable, with its vibrant landscapes and rich natural beauty drawing new residents year after year. While our region's climate creates perfect conditions for lush vegetation and outdoor living, it also presents unique challenges for homeowners.
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Carolinas and Virginia are known for their abundance of natural resources and amazing scenery. There are thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to explore, pristine waterways in which to fish or boat, and several charming small towns in which to eat and shop.
For those that call our area home, you get to enjoy amazing weather, friendly neighbors, and strong local economies, in addition to all the outdoor activities you love. The good far outweighs the bad. There are more pros than cons.
Of course, one of the few downsides is the presence of pests. In our area, it is not uncommon to encounter infestations of insects such as: