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Practically all homeowners shudder at the sight of the ugly gray or light brown (mildew) or black/green/red speckles (mold) that crop up in basements and closets, on outdoor furniture cushions, ...

Lake days mean making the most of the great outdoors. Whether you’re gathering on decks with friends or cycling along the back roads or exploring waterways on paddleboards or kayaks, ...

UNDER-DECK DESIGNS THAT ENHANCE OUTDOOR LIVING For both lifestyle visionaries and lovers of the outdoors, an initial fantasy probably prompted you to choose Smith Mountain Lake. Maybe you pictured yourself ...

The road to minimalism is paved brick by brick. Want to know one of the secrets to its strong foundation? It all comes down to maximizing storage. For those of ...

You return to your relaxing retreat at the lake, only to be met with pollen, bugs, and that hot, unrelenting sun. You refuse to spend another day or night inside, ...

With spectacular sunrises and lingering sunsets over the water, lake living can feel like you are on a never-ending vacation. In order to maximize time outside on the dock or ...

Everyone hopes they’ll never be victims of a natural disaster or other emergency that affects our homes and families, but unfortunately this is never a “never” proposition. So it just ...

There’s nothing like a swing to transport you back to childhood. Do you remember racing for the best one on the playground, then careening through the air, pumping your legs, ...