There are many resources at Smith Mountain Lake that are not as well advertized or spoken of and yet they offer valuable services. Here a just a few of those. If anyone knows of local businesses that are not well known, yet might be much needed, keep us informed.
NEED OYXYGEN?  Franklin County Respiratory Rentals [...]

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Until we moved to Virginia, I had never seen the big Carpenter Bees, and thought they were all Bumble Bees. Not so, as my deck and several other wooden structures testify to. Who hasn’t been plagued by these destructive insects? Thankfully they are not aggressive unless protecting their nests, but they can tunnel for [...]

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I often hear people say they can’t think of what to buy Mom for Mother’s Day, or how to make her feel like the special person she is. Many of the businesses around Smith Mountain Lake have gone out of their way to prepare unique experiences and wonderful gifts for Mothers this year. Why [...]

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Since nobody is perfect and there is always room for growth, the chances are good that you and/or your staff would benefit from a customer service training. Even the best of employees can get stuck in a slump, and employers settle into routines. The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce is offering  one day [...]

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In searching for information about underwater cities recently, I found that you can rent scuba diving gear on Smith Mountain Lake and have your own underwater adventure.
Some of the local shops to check out if you have an interest in the depths of Smith Mountain Lake are Mariner’s Landing Golf and Pro Shop [...]

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If one drifts through the online sites about scuba diving and other cool water activities, what you find may surprise you. For instance, I had never heard the story of an underwater town in the depths of Smith Mountain Lake, but there are rumors of it floating about in various places to do with [...]

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Everyone at Smith Mountain Lake is doing spring cleaning these days and the outside of your home may need it as well. The slow dirt build-up on the deck and dock and the green tinge on the outside of the house, can all be removed with a good pressure washing.
Westlake Wash, LLC can [...]

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It’s easy to forget to thank the ones who keep our homes running efficiently and with such tender loving care. Mothers and wives invest more hours in a week than almost any other career in the world. So be sure and appreciate the Mother in your life by doing something special for her this [...]

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On Saturday, May the 5th at (or near) Smith Mountain Lake there is a host of interesting activity going on. Take a look and choose something fun or constructive for you and your family to be part of. Thanks to the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce for keeping us up to date.

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The Spring of the year is a time for new beginnings, as life is reborn all around us! It is also one of the most popular times of the year for couples to begin their lives together as husband and wife. If you are trying to arrange your wedding this spring, consider the beautiful [...]

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