Bathrooms, particularly showers and shower-tub combinations, can present safety concerns in the home. Yet some homeowners may think grab bars are something they will never need. Grab bars can …

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen within a matter of minutes and is responsible for more deaths than any other single poison. Becoming educated about carbon monoxide poisoning can …

Whether buying or selling a home, preparation can have a meaningful impact on the transaction. For buyers: • Get financially prepared before you shop. Buyers who need financing should …

Bluffton’s real estate market continues to favor sellers, although the latest figures show buyers moving more deliberately. Inventory remains steady, contract activity is growing, and closings …

First, a joke. Why did the tub break up with the bathroom? Because their relationship was going down the drain. Now that I got that out of my system, we need to talk about your tub. …

We hope that everyone is having a great August so far. With summer nearing the back end and kids going back to school, afternoon showers are becoming more frequent, along with a little fluctuation in …

When people think about the real estate market, they naturally focus on homes that are currently for sale or those that have recently sold. Those properties certainly provide valuable information, …

As the Lowcountry continues to grow, so do the opportunities and challenges facing the region. Jasper County was recently recognized as the fastest-growing county in the nation, while Beaufort County …

When we think about taking family photos, we usually picture the big moments: birthdays, graduations, vacations, weddings and holidays. Those milestones deserve to be remembered. But after years of …

Blind cats are highly adaptable and can live happy, active and fulfilling lives without sight. While blindness may sound like a major challenge, blind cats use their other senses to live normal lives …

As students head back to school, drivers should expect more buses, pedestrians and bicyclists on the road. Here are some back-to-school driving safety tips. Think of the morning craziness when …

The Bluffton real estate market is heading into August with another drop in inventory, a welcome improvement in selling time, and continued strength in both pending and closed sales. The numbers are …

July is known for hot days with afternoon showers, and so far we haven’t noticed as many showers as expected. We have seen a fair share of dry spots appearing in lawns because of heat stress, and …

I have a lot to learn about gardening. Many years ago, I began fantasizing about having my own little Eden, a bit of this, a bit of that: vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. After procrastinating …

After years in this business, both on the high-end design-build side here in the Lowcountry and in the one-day bath remodel business, I’ve learned that nearly every remodel that goes sideways fails …

Sometimes dogs can respond in two dramatically different ways with their owners. If you’re trying to analyze what’s going on in a dog’s brain, in some cases you can absolutely figure it …

As the cost of housing, insurance, and home maintenance continues to rise, many local families, veterans, seniors, and individuals living on limited incomes are struggling to keep up with critical …

As we enter hurricane season here in the Lowcountry, many families begin thinking about storm shutters, evacuation routes, generators and emergency supplies. However, one category is often overlooked …

Why does attempting to hire a contractor leave me staring at my phone like a Victorian widow awaiting news from a ship lost at sea? I needed to have some plumbing work done. Now, I’m pretty …

For many years leading up to COVID-19, I taught swim sessions for dogs that didn’t know how to swim and also provided fun venues for dogs that loved to get wet. During and after COVID-19, I …