So many wonderful puppies and kittens are homeless, hungry, and in need of someone to adopt them and provide a Forever Home! This could be one of the most opportune times to help a rescue animal in need…..and find yourself …
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 …
Knowing The Difference
There are many wonderful quotes, sayings, stories and scriptures that can encourage us to be hopeful during hard times and we should be sharing them with one another daily! These are challenging times we are going through in this country …
Inspecting Your New SML Home – There’s More to it Than You Think
Q: Should I, as a buyer, get a home inspection? A: YES! Q: Are there situations where buyers, by their own choice, have opted to forego an official home inspection and as a result saved tens of thousands of dollars? …
Fishing in the Winter
Does life around Smith Mountain Lake seem a little slower this time of year? If you have fond childhood memories of a line and a pole; or if you just want to try something new, why not try your hand …
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. …
SML Triathlon Anniversary
Every year the Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon takes place around this time. I know many in our area eagerly look forward to this challenging and exciting competition, and this year the race will be as great as ever. …
Improve Your SML Home Value With These Tips
Whether you’re renovating a property or looking to update one before putting it on the market, this guide has everything you need to know about adding value to your home. We’ll take you through 31 different ways to increase your …