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Buffy's Blueberry Orchard Smith Mountain Lake VA

Blueberry Benefits and Our Own TLC Buffy’s Blueberry Orchard

TLC Blueberry Orchards is now under new ownership. The new owners Doug and Sharleen Schmidt have re-named their orchard TLC Buffy’s Blueberry Orchard. Buffy was Sharleen’s nickname while working as a hairstylist in Northern…

Grand Openings At Smith Mountain lake VA

Grand Openings at Smith Mountain Lake

New businesses are regularly opening up around the Lake, and some existing companies are doing remodels. It is nice to know there is evidence of steady economic growth as we see new services being…

Naturally Repel Pests With Essential Oils

How to Naturally Repel Pests With Essential Oils

Maintaining a home while keeping out unwanted pests is no easy feat. And the challenge is even tougher when you’re living near the water. Food crumbs, trash cans, and warm temperatures can attract a…

Boat Dock Maintenance Tips

Must-Know Tips for Boat Dock Maintenance

If you’re in the market for a lakeside property, you’re likely a boating or water sports enthusiast. As such, you’re going to need a place to store your boat or watercraft. Thankfully for boaters,…

7 Renovations To Boost Your Home's Value

7 Renovations to Boost Your Home’s Value and Seduce Potential Buyers

Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply interested in making a sound investment in your home, carrying out quality renovations is a surefire way to add value. However, it can be a challenge to…

Home Inspection

Do I Need A Home Inspection When Buying At Smith Mountain Lake?

Q: Should I, as a buyer, get a home inspection? A: YES! Q: Are there situations where buyers, by their own choice, have opted to forego an official home inspection and as a result…

Smith Mountain Lake Inn

Smith Mountain “Lake Inn”

Spend your next family vacation at Lake Inn, Hardy, Virginia near Smith Mountain Lake. Lake Inn is perfect for weekend getaways, vacations, or business trips because they are central to everything happening around the…

Breweries and Vineyards At Smith Mountain Lake

Breweries and Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake

There’s nothing quite like the therapeutic ritual of lounging at the water’s edge with a glass of wine or a cold brew, and the experience only gets better with small-batch, handcrafted libations. Fortunately for…

Writing A Real Estate Love Letter

What Is A Real Estate Love Letter? And Should You Write One?

Back in the good old days of real estate (not so long ago…in the first half of this decade, in Northern Virginia and other areas), buyers were having a hard time purchasing the homes…

Essential Lake Decor

Make Your Lake House Look the Part: Essential Lake Decor

Lakeside living is a lifestyle like none other, and the décor of each lakeside house is a special part of the experience. Combining a mixture of maritime, vintage, and traditional motifs, lake house décor…

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