Don’t Side-Eye Your Eyebrow Window! We admit, the eyebrow window is seen as a bit of a curiosity in modern housing. Found primarily in late 19th-centruy Queen Anne homes or early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, the eyebrow window fell out of favor in the mid-to-late...
Famous Filming Locations in Pender County, N.C.
Famous Filming Locations in Pender County, N.C. Though it’s marginally less famous, Pender County (home to Burgaw, Hampstead, and Topsail Beach) is just as scenic as some of its more famous contemporaries, like New Hanover County or Brunswick County. In fact, you’ll...
The Windows of Onslow County
The Windows of Onslow County We know what you’re thinking: what’s up with Onslow County? It doesn’t often get a lot of press because it’s not a major filming location, but it has character all its own. Mostly, Onslow County is known for the military base in...
Historic Home Design in Southport, N.C.
Historic Home Design in Southport, N.C. Southport, NC is the quaintest of Carolina coastal cities. You’ll recognize it from a number of famous films: A Walk to Remember, Safe Haven, and I Know What You Did Last Summer, among others. It’s quintessential southern...
It’s Too Darn Hot: Window Treatments for Sunny Rooms
It's Too Darn Hot: Window Treatments for Sunny Rooms Are there any Johnny Carson buffs out there? As you may remember, one of Mr. Carson’s classic bits was when he referenced the hot weather and then waited for the audience to respond “how hot was it?” before letting...