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Get Your Swimming Pool Ready For Summer

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…

Preparing Your Smith Mountain Lake Boat For Winter

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…

4 Alternative Heating Methods 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…

Exterior Maintenance Of Smith Mountain Lake Home

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…

Building A New Home-Add Basement Or Garage

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…

Rules For Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Water

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 dangerous places for kids, with more…

Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach

Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach

Lakefront living has many advantages over living near the ocean! I will detail several of the advantages of living at Smith Mountain Lake Versus The Beach shortly, but let me start by giving you…

The Magic Of Snow

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…

Naturally Repel Pests With Essential Oils

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…

Boat Dock Maintenance Tips

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,…

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