By Ryan C. Benton I know. Those popular “house-hunting” shows on cable make it look easy. Take a look at three houses, pick your favorite and, in less than an hour, you can own your dream home! Easy peasy, right?…
By Ryan C. Benton As the classic holiday song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And I agree. Like many here in Hampton Roads, I kick off the season with the Grand Illumination Parade in downtown Norfolk…
Hampton Roads is blessed with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to folks with the creativity and the grit to shape ideas into solid substance. Some do so in order to start a trade. Others are possessed of the…
It is amazing how many more restaurants now offer vegan or vegetarian options. Even some fast food chains are now expanding their selections. Hampton Roads is hip to the life-changing trend, and we have various restaurants offering vegetarian and vegan…
For many, saving enough for a down payment is the hardest obstacle to overcome while trying to achieve the dream of homeownership. Let’s face it—there are no quick fixes or instant shortcuts when it comes to saving for a down…
Many people don’t know much about Pungo, beyond that the Pungo Strawberry Festival, held each year on Memorial Day weekend, is one of our area’s best local celebrations. So, let’s take a closer look at Hampton Road’s rural jewel. Named…
We live in Tidewater, or call it Coastal Virginia if you like. Even the name Hampton Roads means stretches of deep water, not freeways. We all live within a few miles of some kind of water – the bay, a…
By Kurt Jacobson Gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a home was to put up a “For Sale” sign or take out an advertisement in the local newspaper. Most homeowners and realtors today rely on…
Hurricanes are a major source of concern—not only for the health and wellbeing of your family and friends—but for your home as well. With heavy winds and long periods of rain, hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to your home. There…
Your bathroom should be one of the most peaceful and relaxing rooms in your house. If you’re tired of your outdated bathroom, then give it a makeover! It’s not as complicated as you might think. Since its one of the…