Among its beautiful landscapes, North Alabama boasts historic and cultural landmarks, unique entertainment, and a high quality of life for its citizens. With a low cost of living and plenty of job opportunities, it’s no wonder that North Alabama is a great place to live.

This list of 13 essentials that every house needs isn’t limited to new homeowners. If you are prone to rely on mental notes of things you need around your home more than you probably should, this list is also for you to keep on hand.

Here are a few things you need to know before taking the leap and buying your first home!

Adding a safe room to the initial build of your home can serve as a storm shelter, provide storage, and increase the value of your home.

Installing a pot filler faucet over your stove can provide several benefits. Here are five you should know about.

The custom home building process is meant to give you, the customer, control over every design aspect. We’ve heard the grumblings: that many custom builders don’t truly give you a custom home, and that the process is laborious and difficult.

Buying a home will be the biggest investment you ever make. And when your future home is nothing but a vacant dirt lot, it’s not only okay to have a ton of questions but important that you ask them.

Let’s dig in to some local Athens favorites, some hidden gems, and new restaurants that have been added to the area.

Athens is quickly becoming one of the most desired places to live in Alabama. Whether it’s baby boomers looking for a quiet community in which to retire or a young family wanting to raise their children in a safe town with good schools, Athens has something for everyone.

An open vs. closed floor plan concept really boils down to personal preference and living needs.