Category: Industry News

Let’s talk about trees and how they can cause considerable disturbance to the neighborhood, as the local news recently reported:

Weather reports are already ushering in the 2014 hurricane season and the forecasters are reminding North Carolinians on what to expect. The state, after all has been in the path of a number of devastating storms, notably Bertha and Fran which paid visits in 1996. …

News of severe weather can be pretty alarming because thunderstorms can be unexpected. Sudden overnight changes in weather can topple trees and damage residential and commercial properties. Compared to tropical cyclones and floods, thunderstorms affect smaller, local areas and therefore, we tend to underestimate them.

Most developments in the modern world would not have been possible without the economic growth fueled by oil. Though the world is shifting towards using alternative energy sources, it is still our go-to energy source. However, our reliance on it has a downside. Everyone and …

Tornados are some of Mother Nature’s most deadly and destructive forces, and nowhere else on Earth are they more frequent than right here in the US. They cost an average of $1 billion in damage annually, big bucks that could be better spent elsewhere.

Batten down the hatches! A slow moving cold front will bring widespread heavy rain across Greensboro. As we transition into the summer, the weather is becoming more difficult to deal with. According to this weather report from WFMY News 2’s Grant Gilmore:

The urban jungle isn’t just made up of towering high-rise offices and condominiums. A city wouldn’t be the same without trees. They are a welcome sight in any cityscape; they keep the city cool and the air fresh. You’ll find that neighborhoods with lots of …

White interiors have long been a favorite among design blogs. They exude cleanliness and elegance and make a room look more spacious. But if you’ve been itching to make your living spaces Pinterest-worthy with a dramatic change in your color scheme, there are a few …

You’ve been dreaming about a home of your own — perhaps in one of Winston-Salem’s nice locations, because being able to buy or build your first house can spell fulfillment and pride. However, acquiring a home is no easy matter, especially when the various costs …

A fire can take everything away from you—your home, your belongings, your loved ones, even your own life—in a matter of minutes. An article posted early this month on the WFMY News website featured a recent fire in nearby Whitsett: