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The Pet Pantry helps keep pets safe in their own homes

With help of family and a local librarian, middle-school student turns her vision into a reality When avid reader Gianna Lundy-Garefino read in a news article that pets were being abandoned at shelters because...

Tough times led car lover to help others

Once he lived in his car. Now Dan Reeves refurbishes vehicles and donates them to people who need safe transportation.  For Dan Reeves, the hard times in his past fuel the generosity of his present. ...

How to measure household water pressure

Everyone talks about wanting high water pressure, but the truth is… you really don't.Household water pressure above 80 psi can damage some plumbing lines and void warranties on a variety of household appliances...

It's a blessing to walk in and see how happy everyone is at the house

Hulda Cook's legacy is community home for son, others with developmental disabilitiesAs a mother of a child with developmental disabilities, Hulda Cook often asked herself a basic question: Who would care for him...

What to expect from a roof inspection

For most of my inspection career I drove a small hatchback. It was sporty and versatile, got great gas mileage, and all my tools (including two ladders) fit neatly in the back. However, a challenging client once...

Founder’s personal experience drives program to help those caught in domestic abuse

Finally Set Free uses education, mentoring and more to help survivors heal.Tracy Brack saw the horrible impact of domestic violence through the experience of a close friend. Then, it became even more personal."The...

Chimneys and Wildlife

Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones' Christmas joysNow that the holidays are here and the weather is much cooler,...

5 Expert Holiday Pest Control Tips

Originally published December 2017 Let's face it, holidays can be stressful. And while we can't help you with the cooking and wrapping, we can help you keep your home pest-free this season. What attracts little...

Moisture in a Crawl Space

The key to dealing with moisture issues in a crawl space is finding the source of the problem. Typically, this falls to one or a combination of three things: An active leak Condensation from an A/C duct ...

Charleston programs give children the power to dream

Opened in 2009, Kids on Point serves children from elementary through post-secondary school through after-school and year-round programs.There's a senior at Clemson University, and another at the University of South...