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Why CFA?

  Small classes where students are encouraged to excel in academics, the arts and athletics and a 100 percent admission rate into college are a few reasons why local parents choose Cape Fear Academy. And the school’s new Headmaster Don…

Kitchen remodel: What to expect

MarKraft Cabinets understands how daunting a kitchen remodel can sound to a homeowner. But the company that has been operating in Wilmington since 1985, offers a variety of options. “If they don’t want to go through the renovation process, you…

Hot trend: Clean, sleek coastal kitchens

White cabinets are making a comeback in kitchen decor. Although the dark stained wood popularized by Pottery Barn is still a top seller at MarKraft Cabinets, requests for white kitchens are growing, especially among coastal homes. This time around, customers…

Tile style: Jewelry for your kitchen

Bold colors and geometric patterns such as zig zags and chevrons are the new trend in tile for kitchen backsplashes next year, said Colleen Palakovich-Collins, interior designer and sales representative with MarKraft Cabinets. With 10 years experience designing kitchens, bathrooms…

A modern look for under $10,000

  Jon and Laura Earnhart, who live on Oak Bluff Lane in Wilmington, embarked on their first kitchen remodel this spring. Laura had been thinking of remodeling their 23-year-old house for a while. They chose MarKraft Cabinets for their kitchen…

Little Explorers take their first, bold steps in learning

  Imagine a classroom where the possibilities are endless and wonder always leads to discovery. In this safe, open room abuzz with learning and creating, you are supported and challenged by your peers and mentored by those who have been…

Success in life and learning

In today’s fast paced world, we often look for a “quick fix” to our problems. But when it comes to parenting, there is no quick fix that teaches children how to be self-sufficient problem solvers. At Cape Fear Academy, the…

Saving the environment and money for homeowners

Conscientious homeowners have numerous environmentally friendly options when it comes to choosing a contractor. Modern contractors are using sustainable building practices in an effort to reduce waste and environmental impact.