Bright ideas 10 tips for improving your home's lighting before putting it on the market CATHY HOBBS | Tribune News Service Jul 23, 2026 Jul 23, 2026 0 1 of 3 Far left: Incorporate consistent lighting throughout the home. DESIGN RECIPES Left: Focus on dining areas and entryways to help make a strong first impression. SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS Below: Select classic finishes, such as brass, brushed nickel or matte black. DESIGN RECIPES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CATHY HOBBS | Tribune News Service DESIGN RECIPESkAm{:89E:?8 :D @?6 @7 E96 >@DE @G6C=@@<65 J6E >@DE :>A24E7F= 6=6>6?ED @7 2EEC24E:?8 2 A@E6?E:2= 3FJ6C E@ J@FC 9@>6] u:IEFC6D E92E 2C6 >@56C? 2?5 ?6H 96=A E@ >2<6 2 9@>6 766= @A6? 2?5 2:CJ[ H9:=6 @FE52E65 @C @G6C=J A6CD@?2=:K65 7:IEFC6D >2J >2<6 2 9@>6 766= E:C65 2?5 H@C?]k^AmkAmx7 J@FVC6 =@@<:?8 E@ AFE J@FC 9@>6 @? 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Here's when it will be and who can participate There are, however, a number of concerns about the hunt, many of them encapsulated by Old Fort resident Tori McKinney. This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series The team has already had a dominant summer. They went 4-0 in the district championship and 3-0 in the state tournament. Sponsored How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Content by NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger. West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? The move upends several other Catawba Valley football schedules. Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined."
North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate There are, however, a number of concerns about the hunt, many of them encapsulated by Old Fort resident Tori McKinney.
This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series The team has already had a dominant summer. They went 4-0 in the district championship and 3-0 in the state tournament.
Sponsored How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Content by NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger.
West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? The move upends several other Catawba Valley football schedules.
Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined."
