There are few things more beautiful or enjoyable than a backyard flower garden, blooming with a variety of colors and blooms. Whether you want to grow your flowers in containers or on the ground, growing a flower garden is a …
Knowing The Difference
There are many wonderful quotes, sayings, stories and scriptures that can encourage us to be hopeful during hard times and we should be sharing them with one another daily! These are challenging times we are going through in this country …
Fishing in the Winter
Does life around Smith Mountain Lake seem a little slower this time of year? If you have fond childhood memories of a line and a pole; or if you just want to try something new, why not try your hand …
SML Triathlon Anniversary
Every year the Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon takes place around this time. I know many in our area eagerly look forward to this challenging and exciting competition, and this year the race will be as great as ever. …
Improve Your SML Home Value With These Tips
Whether you’re renovating a property or looking to update one before putting it on the market, this guide has everything you need to know about adding value to your home. We’ll take you through 31 different ways to increase your …
Maintaining Your Air Conditioner Year Round
Taking Care Of Your Air Conditioner All Year Air conditioning units that were once considered a luxury can now be found in nearly 90% of American homes. The US demands more energy to power air conditioning than the rest of …
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? Most of us who enjoy summers at Smith Mountain Lake know that sunshine in moderate amounts is beneficial to our skin in a variety of ways. However, if you plan to be in the sun for …
How To Sell Your Home Faster and For A Better Price
Stage Your Smith Mountain Home to Sell in a Weekend Do you want to sell your Smith Mountain home for top dollar? 77% of realtors reported home staging as beneficial in helping to sell your home faster and for higher prices. …
4 Alternative Heating Methods to Consider For Your Home
During the winter about 40% of the entire energy consumption in this country is spent heating homes. Most of these heating methods are non-renewable and are also very expensive to you. If you are environmentally conscious as well as interested in …
Exterior Maintenance of Your Smith Mountain Lake Home
You’ve found your dream home among the beautiful properties built along the 500 miles of shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake. Now you want to keep it looking gorgeous. However, a well-manicured look comes with careful attention to exterior maintenance so you’ll …