The Addition of Something Great

By Ryan Tipps
The Addition of Something Great

Sold on the View

By Andie Gibson
Sold on the View

Seamless Transition | Accomodating Ample Water Views & Frequent Guests is what this SML Home Renovation was all About

By Ryan Tipps
Seamless Transition | Accomodating Ample Water Views & Frequent Guests is what this SML Home Renovation was all About

The Delight is in the Details

By Ryan Tipps
The Delight is in the Details

Say “I do” at Home | Tips for Throwing a Fabulous SML At-Home wedding

By trishroth
Say “I do” at Home | Tips for Throwing a Fabulous SML At-Home wedding

Home, Sweet SML Home

By Andie Gibson
Home, Sweet SML Home

Let’s Step Outside | Outdoor Kitchens Expand Possibilities for Multi-season Enjoyment

By Rory Rhodes
Let’s Step Outside | Outdoor Kitchens Expand Possibilities for Multi-season Enjoyment

Smith Mountain Lake 2017

By HOME
Smith Mountain Lake 2017

DESIGN

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Ready, Set, Remodel! Add Beauty and Value to your Home with a Bathroom Renovation

A spa-like oasis. Tranquil retreat. Your own private getaway. These are phrases that often come to mind when pondering a dream bathroom. But if your bathroom reality conjures descriptions such as ...
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High Performance, Low Stress | Today’s Fabrics Let You Live and Entertain Without Worry

A home is meant to be lived in. We understand this intuitively, even as we flinch when our darling child gets ketchup on the dining room chair, that adorable new ...
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IMPROVE

GARDEN

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Plant and Protect | Buffer Landscaping Adds Beauty and Helps Keep SML Clean

Responsible riparian stewardship has been gospel on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake for three decades or more—and the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) has been one of the bodies ...
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by / in buffer campaign, ferrum college, GARDEN, Groundcover, hardscape, lakeside landscape, landscaping, plant buffer, protect lake, riparian landscaping, Smith Mountain Lake, SMLA
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All the Light Moves | Outdoor Lighting Takes Your Property from Dark to Dazzling

Owning a lake home, whether a full-time residence or weekend retreat, is usually the culmination of years of thought, planning and saving. A beautiful lake house is a dream realized, ...
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by / in budget-friendly, GARDEN, interior design, led lighting, outdoor lighting, Outdoor Lighting Expressions, Smith Mountain Lake, technology lighting, tips for small budget

LIVE

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Make a Splash | Exercise Enthusiasts Offer Advice for Using the Water

Anyone who exercises regularly expects to get wet during his or her workout—“sweat wet,” that is. But those looking to add novelty to their exercise routines (and who have access ...
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by / in Fairfax County Park Authority, floating activity, Franklin county parks and recreation, kayaking, lake yoga, LIVE, paddleboard, Smith Mountain Lake, VitaZen, water exercise, water yoga, yoga studio
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Make-Ahead Appetizers | Advance Planning is Key to Enjoying Lakeside Entertaining

The doorbell rings. Guests are here! When entertaining at Smith Mountain Lake, few tend to tarry too long in the house. Friends and family move quickly outside to the decks ...
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by / in appetizers, food planning, good hosting, lake party, lakeside meal, LIVE, meal prep, party, party host, party planning, Smith Mountain Lake