Start planning now for spring's home makeover (BPT) - If April showers bring May flowers, what do winter’s snowflakes bring? Perhaps it’s an excuse to curl up with your favorite magazines and imagine the kitchen makeover of your dreams. When ...
Simple ways to freshen up that stuffy bathroom or kitchen (BPT) - If there’s one room in the house that cries out for fresh air, it’s the kitchen. And if there’s a second room that can benefit from Mother Nature’s sweet breath, it’s the bathroom. When hu...
Kitchen remodeling: How to go from a far-off dream to 'DIY' (BPT) - Year after year, no matter the state of the housing market, kitchen remodeling remains a good idea. The project perennially tops lists of value-for-your-money home improvements and almost ...
Overcoming common bathroom addition challenges (BPT) - Adding a bathroom to your home remains one of the most popular and rewarding home improvements you can make. In fact, when you sell your home, you can expect to recoup more than 50 percent...
Cypress siding provides a natural choice for today's homes (BPT) - Across the country, cypress siding is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners who are looking to add value, durability, and a lifetime of good looks to their homes. Even as new hig...
Three simple steps to a more satisfying shower (BPT) - The routine you follow in the shower is a personal one and studies show it can serve a number of different purposes. From getting clean to warming up, from relieving pain to simply relaxin...
Tips for choosing the right water heater for your home (BPT) - If all is working well, most homeowners put little thought into their water heater. But when this critical appliance fails, it can be a nightmare that halts a home’s productivity completel...
Keeping the family and the house warm with fireplace inserts It’s a wonderful feeling to come inside on a cold day and warm your hands by the fireplace. But let’s face it: most people simply don’t use the traditional wood-burning fireplaces of old. With al...
DIY home improvement fixes to create a healthier home (BPT) - You might not be aware that your home may pose some hidden risks for you and your family. But you don't need a fat budget to give your home a safer and healthier boost. After all, there is...
Decorative ceilings add style to a basement remodel In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remode...
How to truly make your patio an extension of your home (BPT) - If you’re like many homeowners, you consider the patio an extension of your home. So it’s fair to ask: Would you be just as comfortable nestled in with your favorite book or preparing a me...
100 North Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
phone: (276) 236-3500
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Chestnut Creek School of the Arts is a year-round art school for all ages, abilities, and skill leve...
8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382
phone: 276-620-6800
We are a scenic tourist attraction in the Blue Ridge mountains with a 100 ft. observation tower. Also a retail country store/gift shop featuring local crafters & gifts. We a...