With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, an abundance of chocolate will be purchased and eaten. You may be one of those who openly admit your choco-holism, but if not you then certainly someone you love will be consuming chocolate this …
Before You Renovate Part 2
If you are thinking of making changes to your home at Smith Mountain Lake, here are the rest of Patricia Tomaskovics’ tips to consider before beginning those renovations. Should you hire a professional? If you do decide that your home …
The Excitement About Moneta, Virginia
Have you ever wanted to be part of a community while it was in its developmental stages? You can have an impact and be an active part of Smith Mountain Lakes’ rapidly growing town of Moneta, Virginia. Join in to …
Disaster Action Team Needs Volunteers
Letter to the Editor of the Smith Mountain Eagle from Douglas W. Eggleston: The Historic Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross plays a major role in responding to local disaster events and assisting residents of the Bedford area. The …
Before You Renovate Part 1
Many of the folks who own real estate on Smith Mountain Lake will be renovating or adding features to their lovely homes sometime this year. It’s always good to have an idea of where to begin and what your specific …
Fine Art at Smith Mountain Lake
Did you know we have a Smith Mountain Lake art gallery featured in the April 2003 Southern Living Magazine? And it was the lead story in their ‘Favorites’ issue to boot. Southern Living sent out staff writers who compiled lists …
A Cup of Winter Comfort
It’s wonderful weather for a cup of tea! Winter brings out the desire to be warm and cozy and nothing fits that scenario better than a hot cup of freshly steeped tea. Not only does it have the potential to …
Tax Breaks For Lake Home Buyers
It’s tax season again and if you are like the rest of us, you’re scrambling to get your records to get the best refund possible. Did you also know that if you recently bought a new home at Smith Mountain …
Loving Life on the Lakes Part 3
A Few Final Tales of Lake Life The tales of ordinary folks like you and me who have chosen to relocate to homes on the shores of beautiful lakes such as Smith Mountain Lake, are a never-ending parade of interesting …
Vacation Rentals at the Lake
No matter what the season, everyone needs to get away from their normal day-to-day existence and see some fresh scenery now and then. It gives us renewed perspective, some needed time with family, space to breathe away from the daily …