Second-Home Smarts | Make Owning a Second Home Blissful, Not Burdensome
By Katherine Fulghum Knopf
Outdoor Lighting | Illuminate the Nightin Style with These Tips From the Experts
By Carol J. Alexander
A House With a View | Building a Dream Home to Carry on Family Tradition
By Charlotte A. F. Farley
DESIGN
Gather Round | Choosing a Dining Table that Fits Your Style
Come in, stay awhile and gather at the table. Share your hopes, dreams, fears and passions. Eat, drink, and be merry as we bask in each other’s company. This is ...
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Sleep Well, Lake Better | Making the Best of All Your Beds
At the lake we seem have more overnight guests than the average person, and who could blame us (or our friends) for not wanting to leave? Yet the hassles of ...
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IMPROVE
GARDEN
Lakeside Landscaping | Solutions for Slopes and Other Challenges
Lakefront homeowners at Smith Mountain Lake enjoy soothing views of rippling water and lush vegetation. By implementing thoughtful landscaping on your own property, you can create appealing scenes that can ...
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Eliminating Pesky Weeds | The Natural Way
Envision a lovely home, flanked by beautiful landscaping with colorful flower beds, a smattering of shrubbery and the greenery of the lawn, and maybe even a vegetable garden out back ...
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LIVE
Loving Life at Smith Mountain Lake | Why Residents and Visitors Flock to the Area
People who enjoy Smith Mountain Lake, whether as full or part-time residents or visitors, are quick to proclaim it “best” for waterfront fun. “Best” is always a subjective term. But ...
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From Young to Younger | Special Ways to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday at Home
While every birthday should be celebrated, it’s the big milestones—one, 16, 21 and basically any birthday with a zero at the end—that we hope to make especially memorable. Whether you’re ...
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