Photography by Michael Patch and Southern Landscape Group Smith MountainLake home a blend of traditional & modern Growing up in the Northeast, the Coleen and her family spent summers on a small lake near the White Mountains in Maine. When…
Photo: Rapid Imagery Courtesy of Envisions Flooring & Interiors Picking the Perfect Light Fixture Is the Finishing Touch of Home Design Lighting trends have changed considerably over the past few decades. Advances in technology and materials allow light fixtures to…
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 lakes, which leads to fish kills, foul odors and bacteria.…
Bird-watching offers a year-long adventure and learning opportunity that changes with the seasons. Benefits range from enhancing personal mindfulness that can lower blood pressure and reduce stress, to improving your outdoor habitat. It’s also a hobby for all ages, providing…
Heading to a vacation house for weekend getaways or months-long trips provides a chance to live a more relaxed lifestyle that offers entertainment right outside the door; boating, water sports, fishing, hiking and outdoor dining all come easy. After a…