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 on hot tub installation to find out what considerations should be made …
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 grilling outdoors in the fall! It makes for a great time …
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 …
5 Real Estate Scams To Beware Of
Real estate scams cost buyers and sellers, renters and landlords, billions of dollars every year. If you know the the warning signs it can help you to avoid costly mistakes. Down-payment Wiring Funds Scam: Hackers have been known to break …
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 prepare your …
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 for 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 colors and blooms. Whether you want to grow your flowers in containers or on the ground, growing a flower garden is a …
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. …