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 to you. If you are environmentally conscious as well as interested in saving …

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 …

Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach

Lakefront living has many advantages over living near the ocean! I will detail several of these advantages shortly, but let me start by giving you one simple reason. In general, the oceanfront property became popular decades before lakefront, so the …

The Magic of Snow

It is not always easy to appreciate winter, when your electricity goes off, your water pipes freeze or your nose and fingers go numb in the frigid temperatures. But even amid cold weather hassles and challenges, it is difficult to …

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 variety of rodents and creepy crawlies …

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, many lakeside properties on the market …