Useful reads from the Piedmont

Short, practical guides for home, pets, tech and the kitchen, written by our team in Greensboro.

Freezing rain is the Triad's winter wild card. Here is a calm, one-afternoon plan for light, heat and food if the power goes out.

What to pack for photos on a long city walk: a small tripod, a remote shutter and a camera that fits in a jacket pocket.

Cooked shrimp, quick rice and a few frozen bowls turn into five real weeknight dinners with almost no cleanup.

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