Renovations Coverage

85-year-old Wilson County Elementary School gets new building

Fredrick Douglass Elementary School is located in Elm City and was built in 1939 as a 1st-12th grade school for Black students -- during segregation. WRAL's Heidi Kirk reflects on that history with a former student -- who says this community wouldn't be what it is today without the school.

Renovations for Rocky Mount community center will keep gym a staple for many kids to come

Soon, the kids that play on the court at Rocky Mount's Booker T. Washington Community Center will have a new surface, new bleachers to sit in and an updated HVAC system.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rocky Mount community center to get much-needed upgrade

A Rocky Mount community center will soon have new bleachers, a new court and HVAC system.

Children's home gets update in time for Christmas

During the Mungo Homes Week of Giving, company volunteers renovated and upgraded the Central Children's Home of North Carolina in Granville County. They replaced flooring and light fixtures, painted, repaired the playground, powerwashed the exterior, mulched, and decorated for the holidays.

RDU reveals ambitious Terminal 2 expansion and transport center plans

800,000 people are expected to travel through Raleigh-Durham International Airport this holiday season, and airport officials said this year could break the record set in 2019.

Terminal, rental expansion at RDU to enhance passenger experience, airport says

The airport is looking at $3 billion worth of projects over the next decade to accommodate the growth in the Triangle. According to the airport, they will expand Terminal 2 ticket counters, improve the curb so pickups and dropoffs are easier, improve roads and add more parking.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Contractor banned from work in NC after most recent arrest

After 18 months on the run, a contractor 5 On Your Side has investigated for years was arrested and banned from doing contract work in the state, all in one day.

From Drab to Fab: How Furniture Showrooms are Redefining Home Design

The world of interior design is in a constant state of evolution, and one of the most exciting trends to emerge in recent years is the transformation of furniture showrooms into style hubs.

Michael Strauss, Principal Designer, The Design Haüs and writer for New Homes & Ideas

Builder steps up to finish Sanford family's home

A Sanford family was building a new home when their builder, J&R Homes, went bankrupt. This left the family with a half-finished home.

Home renovations finally finished for Sanford family after builder went bankrupt

A Sanford family was building a new home when their builder, J&R Homes, went bankrupt. This left the family with a half-finished home.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Troubled Raleigh strip-mall could get makeover

The City of Raleigh purchased properties on the 1600 block of New Bern Avenue, including a shopping center. The Mayor Pro-Tem of Raleigh is hoping it can get a lift that reflects the people who live in Raleigh now.

Fewer investors flipping homes at lower profits

Nearly 4,500 North Carolina homes were flipped -- or resold within 12 months of purchase -- in the third quarter of 2022, a new analysis of real estate data by ATTOM found. That's down from about 6,000 home flips during the first quarter of 2022.

Triangle investors, home flippers are slowing down - but still buying

Even though home flipping became less profitable in the third quarter of 2022, real estate investors are still looking at the Triangle, and NC, for deals.

Seniors savor $30M renovation at Durham housing complex

Community leaders and residents celebrated the new look of the JJ Henderson senior apartments.

Man who bought old home to renovate finds thousands of dollars in living room

A man in Chicago just bought an old home to renovate and ended up finding thousands of dollars hidden all over the living room.

Home construction feels impact from coronavirus pandemic

One local builder said piles of lumber are "like gold" right now.

Piles of lumbers are 'like gold,' says local builder

Dreaming of a remodel or buying a new home?

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter

'Cheap old houses' trend takes off

Now that remote work is more common a growing number Americans are having second thoughts about where they live, and that's reflected in a unique real estate trend.

Slaves who built historic Raleigh house honored in restoration

The Joel Lane House was built more than 250 years ago and this year is getting a fresh coat of paint and new acknowledgement to match.

KaJeza Hawkins, 2020 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

How to know whether you should renovate your home or sell it

When it comes to deciding whether to renovate your home, or put it on the market and search for a new forever home, there are a few things to consider.

Rob Brittain, freelance reporter

County leaders devise $493M plan to fund Durham school repairs, renovations

Durham County commissioners on Tuesday proposed a $493.3 million plan to help address building needs at local schools.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Planning starts for phase 1 of Dix Park renovations

The new year is expected to bring new changes to Raleigh's Dorthea Dix Park with work expected to begin on a plan to make it North Carolina's "Central Park."

Brian Shrader, WRAL reporter

Sculptor hopes to turn Rougemont castle into public venue

Castle Mont Rouge attracts thousands of curious visitors a year. Creator Robert Mihaly hopes it will later become a bed and breakfast or wedding venue.

Top 10 Features of Aging-in-Place Homes

3 out of 4 adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes as they age. Here are the top ten features of a home that can help them do so.

Liisa Ogburn

PNC Arena gearing up for possible facelift, other changes

PNC Arena is home to Stanley Cup contenders and some of the biggest acts to perform in Raleigh. All that attention means it might see some new love coming it's way.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter