Photography by Michael Patch Envisioning a Craftsman-Style Dream Home A lot of planning, advice from design experts and assembling a strong construction team: those are the requirements for successfully building a well-functioning “dream home.” And Ben and Sarah Price definitely have built…
Photography by Michael Patch Remodel & Cottage Addition Bring a Family Together Zoey and Dan Shorts moved from Los Angeles to Smith Mountain Lake in 2018 to be closer to family in Pennsylvania and Ohio. They saw great potential in…
One of the many pleasures of living at Smith Mountain Lake is spending time outdoors, whether it be relaxing on a dock, dining al fresco or hosting picnics and barbecues on the deck or in the backyard. There’s something magical…
enjoy every season with a custom fire feature Since the early ages, campfires have been meeting our basic needs, keeping us warm and well fed. Now, our kitchens and home heating units do the job. But there’s still something primal…
The AARP’s recent “Home and Community Preference Survey” found that more than three-fourths of adults aged 50 or older want to remain in their current homes as long as possible. But here’s an alarming disconnect: A study by the U.S.…