With boating season starting up again soon at Smith Mountain Lake, it is always a great idea to refresh yourself on all the things that you can do to keep yourself and your family safe from injury while on the …
A Beginner’s Guide To Remodeling A House
Every now and again, it’s time for a change. Nobody wants to stare at the same four walls with the same paint and the same decorations every day for the rest of our lives. Sometimes a remodeling project is just …
The Essential Hot Tub Installation Guide for Your Lake Home
Do you own a lake home? If so, then there is one thing that should be on your priority list: installing a hot tub. Keep reading this article to find out what considerations should be made before installing yours! You’ve …
Grilling Outdoors This Fall?
As the weather cools off at Smith Mountain Lake, VA, you will want to plan some fun activities and some fabulous food to warm you up. Nothing beats a good outdoor grill party in the fall! It makes for a …
Are Your Smoke Alarms Any Good?
No one likes to think of a fire happening in their home, but unfortunately they happen all the time. Faulty electrical wires, cigarettes, cooking fires, candles, etc. While a house fire is not something we anticipate dealing with, it is …
Prepare Your Lake House For Summer
Summer is upon us and it is a welcome thought after spending so much time indoors. A lot of you are ready to head for the lake and enjoy the weekends at your home away from home! Before you make …
Prepare Your Lake Home for Winter
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 …