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With more stuff than you probably need or want, decluttering before a move can seem overwhelming, but you don’t want to pay movers to move or store items you don’t use, love or want. Here are some tips to make it quicker and easier: Start Small Label moving boxes for selling, donating or throwing away. […]

Virtual interior designer/home stager Stuccco.com compiled a wish list from numerous online sources that experts say homebuyers want in 2022. Many popular features aren’t what home sellers may think. Before you upgrade your home to sell, consider these top five homebuyer preferences: Laundry rooms Exterior lighting Ceiling fans Patios Walk-in pantries Laundry rooms. Homebuyers don’t want to go […]

August is typically the hottest month of the year making it an ideal time to be outside for fresh air and sunshine, but mosquitoes and other flying biting stinging insects can take the fun out of it. You want to enjoy your outdoor spaces, so what can you do? Here are some fun facts and […]

In 2020, Americans spent $420 billion remodeling their homes, according to a new report by The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI.) They remodeled to upgrade outdated worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (30%), add features and improve livability (20%), and just enjoy a change (16%.)   While most consumers (83% of those […]

Great Smith Mountain Lake Event Coming Up- 32nd Annual SML Wine Festival!  Tickets are on sale now!    Click the image below for more information! 

  The Clearest Lake In Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake, Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real Smith Mountain Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in the state of Virginia, and it provides just as much beauty as it does square footage. Sprawling across 32 miles, the lake and its surrounding park offer swimming, boating, […]

  July 1st – 2022 Rotary Independence Festival at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount July 2nd Parkway Marina Fireworks  July 3rd Mitchell’s Point Marina Fireworks  Here is what the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber has listed for this weekend:

You may have, at one point, imagined you and your significant other holding hands and walking by a lakeshore under a velvet veil of stars, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature. If that is your kind of romantic tryst, then you can enjoy this and much more at Smith Mountain Lake. Located along the […]

Building an outdoor grill in your backyard can help you enjoy pleasant weather while providing your family with delicious meals. Whether you do it yourself, hire a landscape architect, or get a kitchen specialist to design your outdoor kitchen, you’ll take full advantage of your outdoor space and the comforts and entertainment it can provide. […]

Thinking of renting out your home, or buying investment property at Smith Mountain Lake? Both are great ideas, especially since Smith Mountain Lake – or SML as we locals call it – is Virginia’s most celebrated lake. Boasting over 20,000 acres of freshwater and 500 meters of shoreline, SML is filled with real estate possibilities. […]