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 know which home renovations will return …
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 has a chic flare all its …
Staying Safe on the Water: a Guide to Boating Safely
A simple day of relaxation on the lake is a favorite diversion of Smith Mountain Lake residents and visitors alike. During the summer months, some folks make a habit of getting out on the water as often as they can. …
Virginia Ranked #1 State…
Last month Forbes.com ranked the state of Virginia as #1 in the country for business! The rankings were based on six important factors for businesses: regulatory environment, costs, current economic climate, labor supply, growth prospects and quality of life. Virginia was the only state who made …
Fantastic Fall Facts & Festivities
It is officially Autumn at Smith Mountain Lake and we see the signs of changing seasons all around us. Even though the weather at SML has been unseasonably warm, the leaves are falling by the boat-load, the days are getting …
Changing Seasons And Fun Events
Summer is not quite over, but the kids are back in school and teachers and college students are hard at work. So while we may not be quite ready to relinquish warm weather, the season has begun it’s transition. Instead …
Laws For Virginia Employees
Do you know the Laws For Virginia Employees that govern your rights as a worker in the state? Are you aware of the laws that apply in the workplace? How aware are you of the new laws that may affect …
Waboba Ball: Fun In The Lake
If you are ready for a new water sports game, check out the Waboba Ball! A Waboba Ball is made to bounce on water. Sound impossible? Not at all really. The ball’s secret is its composition from different types of Polyurethane, …
How To Choose The Right Life Jacket
Many families who grew up boating, fishing and swimming in the local lake or nearby river, didn’t know how important it was to wear life jackets. And many of them would not have been able to afford them if they …
WIN TICKETS To the 9TH ANNUAL HORSE & HOUND WINE FESTIVAL
The 9th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival will be held on July 13, 2013 from 11 am. to 6 pm. at Johnson’s Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. You can win a pair of tickets to this fun-filled event by …