Summer is upon us and it is a welcome thought after spending so much time indoors. A lot of you are ready to head for the lake and enjoy the weekends at your home away from home! Before you make …
5 Real Estate Scams To Beware Of
Real estate scams cost buyers and sellers, renters and landlords, billions of dollars every year. If you know the the warning signs it can help you to avoid costly mistakes. Down-payment Wiring Funds Scam: Hackers have been known to break …
Prepare Your Lake Home for Winter
We have been blessed with an amazingly mild autumn at Smith Mountain Lake and very pleasant temperatures. But we all know the cold weather is coming soon. There are a few steps you may want to take to prepare your …
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 …
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. …
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 conscious as well as interested in …
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 attention to exterior maintenance so you’ll …
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 they assume it is the same …