TLC Blueberry Orchards is now under new ownership. The new owners Doug and Sharleen Schmidt have re-named their orchard TLC Buffy’s Blueberry Orchard. Buffy was Sharleen’s nickname while working as a hairstylist in Northern Virginia for 37 years and since …
Grand Openings at Smith Mountain Lake
New businesses are regularly opening up around the Lake, and some existing companies are doing remodels. It is nice to know there is evidence of steady economic growth as we see new services being offered and existing ones being revived. …
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 …
7 Renovations to Boost Your Home’s Value and Seduce Potential Buyers
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 …
Do I Need A Home Inspection When Buying At Smith Mountain Lake?
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? …
Smith Mountain “Lake Inn”
Spend your next family vacation at Lake Inn, Hardy, Virginia near Smith Mountain Lake. Lake Inn is perfect for weekend getaways, vacations, or business trips because they are central to everything happening around the lake. They have comfortable rooms, always …
Breweries and Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake
There’s nothing quite like the therapeutic ritual of lounging at the water’s edge with a glass of wine or a cold brew, and the experience only gets better with small-batch, handcrafted libations. Fortunately for beer and wine enthusiasts, Smith Mountain …
What Is A Real Estate Love Letter? And Should You Write One?
Back in the good old days of real estate (not so long ago…in the first half of this decade, in Northern Virginia and other areas), buyers were having a hard time purchasing the homes they wanted, or any home. Many …
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 …