We have been blessed with an amazingly mild autumn at Smith Mountain Lake and very pleasant temperatures. But we all know the cold weather is coming soon. There are a few steps you may want to take to be certain …
Which Fire Pit Should You Choose – Ethanol or Gas?
The days are growing longer and the pleasant weather at Smith Mountain Lake this spring is very inviting. The family is spending more time together and the lake views and sunsets are so enjoyable of an evening, it makes you …
How To Get Your Pool Ready For Summer Fun
Section 1: Introduction Smith Mountain Lake, VA is gorgeous everywhere you look this time of year! The days are getting warmer and even with the current economic challenges, the promise of summer cannot be dimmed! Many of us are looking …
Backyard Flower Garden
There are few things more beautiful or enjoyable than a backyard flower garden, blooming with a variety of color and blooms. Whether you want to grow your flowers in containers or in the ground, growing a flower garden is a …
Knowing The Difference
There are many wonderful quotes, sayings and scriptures that can encourage us to be hopeful during hard times and we should be sharing them with each other daily! What it boils down to is that we can try to find …
Preparing Your Boat For Winter at SML
We have had a gorgeous fall season at Smith Mountain Lake this year! We have been fortunate that it has been so long and mild, but the seasons are changing again and winter is coming as we knew it would. …
4 Alternative Heating Systems 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 in their cost to you. If you are environmentally conscious as well as interested …
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 outdoor maintenance so you’ll need …
Building A Home – Should I Add A Basement Or A Garage?
Many lot owners preparing to build at Smith Mountain Lake ask these questions. Some folks come here from areas such as Raleigh, where garages are a must and basements are virtually unheard of, so they assume it is the same …
The Essential Rules of Keeping Your Kids Safe Around the Water
Summer is the perfect time to pack your beach bag, scoop up your little ones, and head to the nearest watering hole. Unfortunately, beaches and pools can be a dangerous place for kids, with more than 800 children drowning each …