LIFESTYLES

A kitchen is widely recognized as the most popular room in a home. Though it might be true that the hustle and bustle of home life runs through the kitchen, many a memory is made in the living room as well.
Living rooms tend to be go-to spaces for family movie nights, game watches with fellow fans and places to gather during holiday celebrations. That's a lot of quality time spent in the living room, and those moments can be more enjoyable if the space is as comfortable as possible.

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.
The real estate experts at Zillow estimate that homes with backyard features such as outdoor televisions, outdoor showers and outdoor kitchens command 3.1 percent more than expected upon reaching the market. If 3.1 percent doesn't sound like a lot, it actually equates to nearly $11,000 on a typical home.

During the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension Office has received many questions about moles and voles. How do you tell the difference? What do they eat? What can you do to control them? They have taken over my yard. These are the questions and comments that most people have. Well, let's take a look at what they are, the damage they cause, and how to control them.
Voles are small mammals, commonly called mice that live in field and shrub habitats.

Regardless of whether you live in an apartment, condominium or mobile home, some space is available for growing a few of your favorite vegetables. However, the area you choose to grow your garden must receive five hours or more of sunlight daily. As a general rule, leafy vegetables such as cabbage and mustard greens can tolerate more shade than root vegetables like radishes and beets. Vegetables that bear fruit such as peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers will need the most sun.
Townhouse dwellers will probably be limited to using containers or window boxes for vegetable growing.

Joe Newberry, who is perhaps best known as a clawhammer banjo player but is also a powerful guitarist, singer and songwriter, will perform his music and share stories of some of his favorite North Carolina musicians during a performance at 7 p.m. tonight, March 27, at the Norris Theater on the Louisburg College campus.
Newberry was a frequent guest on "A Prairie Home Companion: with Garrison Keillor and was a featured singer on the Transatlantic Sessions UK tour in 2016. He is planning to share stories about Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs and Charlie Poole during his local appearance.