IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
By Mitzi Bible
Photo: Michael Patch Design a Family Retreat Where All Ages Gather All good things are meant to be shared. If...
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PLAN THE PERFECT DAY TRIP
By Alyssa Mercadante
Lynchburg & Roanoke: So Much to Do in Our Own Backyard It’s no secret that beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, nestled...
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A SHORT-TERM RENTAL OWNER?
By Shelley Basinger
Photo Courtesy of Lake Retreat Properties Before You Take the Leap, Consider Finances, Regulations and Boundaries When Holley Scheffel and...
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COZY 1970s HOME REVITALIZED
By Ginny Smith
Photos by Michael Patch The house a Realtor couldn’t bear to sell ... so she bought it! For more than...
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THE WOW FACTOR
By Ferne and Jerry Hale
Photography by Michael Patch Water’s Edge Home Has Stunning Lake & Mountain Views The Link home, situated in a park-like...
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RETURNING TO THE LAKE
By Ferne and Jerry Hale
Photography by Michael Patch Envisioning a Craftsman-Style Dream Home A lot of planning, advice from design experts and assembling a...
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A BRIGHTER FUTURE
By Ferne Hale
Photography by Michael Patch Remodel & Cottage Addition Bring a Family Together Zoey and Dan Shorts moved from Los Angeles...
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DESIGN
Unifying Themes | Design Cohesiveness at Home
Home décor can be overwhelming. With so many options available, it can be hard to determine how to make your home look put together without investing too much time or ...
For Your Viewing Pleasure | Maximizing the Vistas of Your Homestead
There is the old real estate adage that the three most important things when buying or selling are location, location, location. The same is true for homeowners wanting to make ...
IMPROVE
GARDEN
Just Add H2O | Enjoy the Serenity and Beauty of Water Features
Whether or not you have a lake view, you can enjoy the delightful repose of being close to the water. By adding thoughtful water features to your garden or lawn, ...
Naturally Green | Fertilizers and Weed Killers that Won’t Harm the Lake
While a lush lakeside landscape is picturesque, beautiful lawns require fertilizers and weed controllers, which contain nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus run-off promotes algae bloom in streams and ...
LIVE
LAKE SAFETY 101
Be Prepared and Use These Tips to Ensure a Great Day On the Lake Smith Mountain Lake offers an idyllic backdrop for recreational activities on the water. From boating and ...
THE PERFECT PICNIC
Pack a Basket Full of Treats and Head Out for the Day Picnic season is almost upon us, and we’re ready for some fun in the sun! What better way ...