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A cosmetics demo gone wrong at a Raleigh beauty convention, a washed-up farmer driven mad by windmills on his land, a World War II-era police chief with an unusual identity …

Former CMPD detective Garry McFadden, who's the focus of a Discovery TV show "I am Homicide," shares some fashion tips for men. …

Simple but stunning.

Veronique Moses' mom finally thinks she knows what her daughter does for a living. At least that's the joke Moses told a group of IBM retirees when she led a …

Name: Gimi and Steve Location: Portland, Oregon The basics: 2 years, owned -- 672 square feet Wanting to give small space living a go, but not quite tiny house ready, Gimi and Steve decided to give this cute little cotta...

Although scoring your first solo apartment can be a wonderful thing, you still have to prepare yourself for the daunting task of packing--and fitting into--a presumably much smaller place than you once shared with your r...

(Image credit: BEHR) If you're scratching your head trying to figure out a paint color that will look fresh for a few years to come, you're in luck. Whether you're out to discover a new swatch for your living room, your ...

Family planning shouldn't break the bank.

(Image credit: Submitted by Kayla ) In my personal experience, "first time's the charm" doesn't always apply to DIY projects. It usually takes me about three tries to create something presentable, but not Kayla! She was ...

John Mayer doesn't need extracurricular activities. The charismatic guitar hero has been busy ever since he earned notice while showcasing at South By Southwest in 2001. Shortly after playing the …

If you drink them this much.

For some people, Holy Yoga is exercise for the Christian soul. On Saturday, Aug. 12, participants in Raleigh can join in with 11 other cities for a nationwide Holy Yoga …

Ask anyone who the queen of homekeeping is, and I bet they'll tell you it's Martha Stewart without even a moment of hesitation--and they're not wrong. But while Martha has ruled over this incredibly organized kingdom for...

Tame that fitted sheet.

(Image credit: Lambert/Getty Images) The good news? It's 2017 and matching your wallpaper to your bedspread isn't a requirement for having friends! Bad news: the Internet is a very big place, chock full of contradicting ...

Name: Ashley and Terry Reth, and their two cats, Boy and Girl. Location: Portland, Maine Size: 1000 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, renting Ashley and Terry celebrated their first six months as a married couple th...

Lots of people are traveling long distances for optimal viewing of the big eclipse that's coming up. But Christopher J. Krawczyk stands out, for his mode of transportation as well …

When you live within city limits, it's rare to have access to private green space. In a perfect (and sustainable) world, we would all have our own backyards, overflowing with lush shrubbery, robust herbs, and fruit-beari...

Here is just a sampling of the family-friendly events happening in the Triangle this weekend. The circus is coming to town. Running through Aug. 20 in a big-top tent in …

A local's guide.

Since moving out to the prairie a few years ago, I've had a hard time finding full-time employment. I have, however, taken over our family's housework almost completely (I do not mow). It seems to take forever because ho...

Need more room for your growing plant collection? Need more privacy for one of your windows? This DIY shelf idea can give you both. And it's a particularly great idea for those living in small homes with limited space. L...