“Doctor Marvin! Doctor Leo Marvin!” Fans of the 1991 movie What About Bob? can instantly recall the scene from their favorite comedy. Bill Murray as Bob Wiley steps into the parking lot beside Guttman’s Cafeteria, fresh from baby-stepping off …
Everyone’s Business: Staying Safe on the Water
Used to be that just jumping in the boat and hitting the waves was the way that everyone approached their days on the water. It also used to be that by percentage the number of boating and water-related accidents was …
Enjoy the Waves While You Enjoy the Waves
So you’ve taken every possible measure to enjoy your day on Smith Mountain Lake. You’ve got the boat fueled, fishing equipment gathered and stowed, waterboards and skis ready to go and the coolers stocked and you take off for a …
Skiing at the Mountain
Usually when you hear the phrases “skiing” and “mountain” your mind easily wanders to that mystical winter wonderland of white powder and rosy-red cheeks in the chilled air…..but this post couldn’t be further from that type of skiing. The skiing …
All Hands on Deck!
Do you have a new home at Smith Mountain Lake? Or perhaps you’re giving that back waterfront area the facelift it’s been needing. Any way you look at it, chances are you’re looking at a new deck for your home. …
A Little Bit of History, A Little Bit of Party
Viva! El Cinco De Mayo!! Few know the history, but even fewer manage to pass by this festive occasion without some sort of recognition of this historic day. As far as the historical part of this goes, I’m going to …
The Cure for Long-Neglected Outdoor Furniture
This subject matter is without a doubt, something that virtually everyone at Smith Mountain Lake can benefit from…. refurbishing your outdoor wood furniture. So, we’re getting ready for summer. We’ve given the boathouse a once-over with the broom and some …
First-Time Boat Buyers Tips
If you own a home on Smith Mountain Lake and haven’t become a boat owner yet, it’s likely that it won’t be long before that changes. Boating at Smith Mountain Lake is truly one of the best ways to enjoy …
Get the Neighbors to Notice…
Having trouble keeping up with the Joneses in the battle of the beautiful backyard? While continuing my online research to discover the best use of my landscaping budget, I recently found an article from Backyard Make-overs that has some of …
More Dock Technologies: Plastics
Some time ago we posted about the latest news in dock technology, polymer-encased dock pilings. After reading further into all the information available it seems as though plastics are making a real ‘splash’ around the docks as well. In particular, …