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 But if your bathroom reality conjures descriptions such as “old and battered,” “mold-ridden” or “out-of-date,” fear not. There…
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 puppy has an accident on the rug, or Uncle Fester…
One thing that can be enjoyed year-round when living lakeside is the view. No matter the season—whether springtime blooms, summer sunsets, fall foliage or wintery snowscapes—the eye is always drawn to the interplay of water, sky and landscape. Is it…
Meg Head has a little advice for house hunters at Smith Mountain Lake: Don’t rule out a property just because the online listing lacks “wow factor.” Meg and her husband, David, nearly missed out on their dream lake property after…
When Carol Noesner wakes up in the morning, the first thing she sees is water. It’s perfection—the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake pouring through the bedroom windows. That view, created by nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, is the chief reason that Carol…