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House Swap: Creative Financing Enables Couple to Retire on Smith Mountain Lake

“Our dream was always to get a house on the lake.” That’s a common refrain in this region. Smith Mountain Lake’s 500 tranquil miles of shoreline call to more and ...
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CATALOG IT!: How to Create a Home Inventory

After disaster strikes, the last thing homeowners want to worry about is trying to determine the worth of their stolen or damaged property. It’s probably safe to say that most ...
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Buckle Up, Tidy Up: Stay Organized While Living on the Go

Each spring, we get to go to a convention for my spouse’s job. It’s always held at an elegant hotel, a few hours’ drive away. Upon our approach, we have ...
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Best In Brunch

In the spring there are plenty of occasions for brunch; Mother’s Day and Easter are the two that come to mind, but there are always baby showers and wedding showers ...
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Snow Day, Kitchen Play: Stock your Pantry for Easy Comfort Food

We all laugh at each other and ourselves each time snow is predicted. It seems to be a local covenant: Run to the store to buy bread and milk! (I’ve ...
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Gifts for Pets: Give Them What They Really Want!

Buying a gift for your furry best friend shouldn’t be any different than shopping for your other loved ones. Keep in mind what they enjoy doing and if they have ...
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Gifts From the Kitchern: New Takes on Holiday Traditions

Picture the scene: December 20-something in the afternoon, your doorbell rings. You rush to the door expecting a uniformed delivery person, bringing that last, most important gift you ordered for ...
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Using Good Scents: Incorporating Fragrance into Your Home's Design

When planning all the thoughtful details that put your personal stamp on your home, almost all of the attention is focused upon how it looks—creating a visual experience. But what ...
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