In the lowcountry, residents are putting just as much effort into the appearance of the exterior of their homes as they are the interior. With an excess supply of sunny days to gather with friends, it’s important to make sure your porch or patio provides just the right ambience for spring and summer fun. Not feeling your overall outdoor aesthetic? Have the elements rendered … [Read more...]
Dwellings
We know you love your homes and everything you do with them. It’s your castle and sanctuary, right? Depending on what chapter of life we are in, we might be decorating our very first home, welcoming guests or making memories with children and grandchildren. From the transaction side of buying or selling homes to construction, remodeling, and decorating your new home, Mount Pleasant Dwellings helps you customize for comfort.
You Catch More Clients With…. The Hunnicutt Real Estate Team
Businesses that have been in the East Cooper area for a long time tend to earn credibility in the eyes of their clients, and one such business is the Hunnicutt Real Estate Team. Initiated by Ed and Cathy Hunnicutt back in 2003, the team is now comprised of their son, Matt, as well as GeorgieAnn Hoerner and Mary Hamilton, all residents of Mount Pleasant. According to Cathy … [Read more...]
For Ladies and Gentlemen, Henry & Eva
Start and finish your holiday shopping at just one store in Mount Pleasant: Henry & Eva. Step inside and see an array of gorgeous, handcrafted knives, outdoor products, women’s jewelry, décor and gifts that are truly one-of-a-kind. Wesley and Jeff Kennedy opened the shop two years ago in the Moultrie Plaza on Coleman Boulevard. After decades in the scrap metal business, … [Read more...]
BioSweep: There’s Still Nothing Else Like It
Seven years ago, Michael Jager, owner of BioSweep Southeast, was excited to introduce his franchise business to the Lowcountry. His enthusiasm for BioSweep has not waned. “It is seven years later, and there is still nothing else like BioSweep,” said Jager. “The technology and our warranty have established a positive track record. We have not had a dissatisfied review, and we … [Read more...]
Cline Homes and the Caldwells: A Match Made in Home Heaven
Jeff and Carmen Caldwell spent a long time researching communities across the Lowcountry to find the best place to plant roots for their young family of five. Both natives of Hilton Head Island, the couple had followed college and career paths that led them to Georgia and then Ohio. Recently, they decided they wanted to come home to South Carolina. “We chose Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Swimming with the Current: Atkinson Pools and Spas
Rex and Jenny Atkinson initiated their small pool maintenance company back in 1984 with nothing more than a red supply shed and a pickup truck for making client calls. More than 30 years later, Atkinson Pools and Spas has grown to become the Lowcountry’s only full-service swimming pool and spa provider. According to Josh Atkinson, the company recently purchased the building … [Read more...]
A Home for Where the Heart Is: Affordable Housing in Mount Pleasant
Depending upon your personal point of view – and where you live in town – the two-word phrase “affordable housing” can be as welcome an expression as “summer breeze” or as off-putting as “tornado warning.” That’s because this seemingly innocuous label says all the wrong things to many people. Calling it “workforce housing” puts a more positive spin on the concept, although … [Read more...]
Don’t “Shutter” at the Thought of a Storm: Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters
It’s been nearly 27 years since a hurricane swept through the Lowcountry, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the probability that another Hugo-like storm will visit the Charleston area sooner or later. Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters can enhance the look of your home and at the same time prepare you for the next big weather event. Established by local … [Read more...]
Update or Redecorate: Augustus & Carolina
Located on beautiful Front Street in historic downtown Georgetown, Augustus & Carolina has been serving the Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Mount Pleasant and Charleston region since 1995. With more than 65,000 square feet of showroom space divided between three floors, Augustus & Carolina offers a myriad of options to help you furnish your home. Whether you are looking to … [Read more...]
The Past Looks Bright: Remembering Our Mount Pleasant Lighthouse
As any boater can tell you, navigating Charleston Harbor can be a tricky proposition because of its many sandbars and oyster beds. That challenge is of particular importance for the large commercial vessels entering and leaving this busy port city. Today, modern technology enables harbor pilots to guide ships safely through the main channel. But more than a century ago, ships … [Read more...]