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Current IssueHere at HOME we think it's time to gather some of that glorious energy put forth by the summer sun and celebrate all the season has to offer. Nothing says summer like a juicy tomato, and our feature on this culinary staple will have you craving summer’s quintessential vegetable…or is it a fruit? How about turning up the heat—figuratively speaking, of course—with a few low-cost, high-impact home improvement projects? Our feature on wallpaper may inspire you to paper a room with the season’s hottest new looks; our “Design Line” department will show you just how easy it is to jazz up the foyer with a ceiling medallion. Check out new grill gadgets (that make great Father’s Day gifts!) in “Top Drawer,” and learn some unique grilling techniques and recipes in “Culinary Corner.” |
Features
WILD ABOUT WALLPAPER Hot Trends in Cool Paper Toss those stiff old paintbrushes and half-empty paint cans buried in your garage. Do it now because you won’t need them this summer. Luxurious and vibrant wallpapers that turn rooms into art are ready to reclaim their place in your home.
Wallpaper makes everything look better, from your artwork to your furniture, says Elaine Stephenson, owner of [...]
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About Home Magazine
HOME, the area's exclusive home resource and idea magazine, is a high quality magazine that targets the conscientious homeowner who values their home and understands the priorities of the place they call HOME. Each inspiring issue will help our readers make their house a HOME that showcases their personal style and personality, as well as, informing them of practical, affordable solutions to home improvement.
HOME is produced quarterly and has a printed circulation that reaches thousands of households in and around the Central Virginia,Roanoke Valley, and Hampton Roads area. Shelf life for each issue is at least three months. At HOME magazine, our number one goal is to provide our audience with useful,practical and affordable ideas to enhance their homes and lifestyle.
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Roanoke Valley HOME is produced quarterly and has a printed circulation that reaches at least 25,000 households in the Roanoke Valley region including the cities of Roanoke, Botetourt and Franklin countries with a minimum of 87,500 regional readership.
The shelf life is at least three months; our high-quality publication materials and timeless topics encourage our readers to keep Home as a reference for ideas and where to find Roanoke Valley businesses to help execute these ideas.
Features
Toss those stiff old paintbrushes and half-empty paint cans buried in your garage. Do it now because you won’t need them ...
This year’s Historic Garden Week in Virginia ended with a bang, with the final day of this statewide event culminating ...
Did you know the tomato, that hard-working staple of culinary culture, was first known as the pomme d’amour—the love apple? It’s true, ...
“I’ll be waiting for you in the shade of the old apple tree,” wrote Harry Williams in 1905. It is ...
Features
WILD ABOUT WALLPAPER Hot Trends in Cool PaperToss those stiff old paintbrushes and half-empty paint cans buried in your garage. Do it now because you won’t need them this summer. Luxurious and vibrant wallpapers that turn rooms into art are ready to reclaim their place in your home.
Wallpaper makes everything look better, from your artwork to your furniture, says Elaine Stephenson, owner of [...]
House Mechanic
Gutters 101: Back to BasicsBy L McK ee
Why do I need clean gutters?
A clean gutter functions properly by allowing water to flow off the roof, through downspouts, and away from the foundation of a home.
Over time, gutters collect debris. This debris clogs both the gutters and their ownspouts—the vertical channels at either end of the gutters that usher water [...]
Favorite Things
QUICK SWITCH Lighten Your Look With SlipcoversSummertime as a child meant warm days filled with spontaneity and freedom. As adults, something inside of us still feels that summertime yearning for a change of pace. In our homes, nothing can foster this change like a quick switch of color. One of the most dramatic ways to escape the winter doldrums and plunge into [...]
In The Yard
LUSH LAWNS Trends in IrrigationLawn irrigation systems are not just about creating a beautiful yard. Water conservation and the environment are forefront in the minds of landscapers and irrigation companies today. That means fabulous floribunda without a drop of water or moment of time wasted.
“Everything that we are doing right now is based on conservation and intelligent irrigation. It [...]
Simply Southern
EVERYDAY BEAUTY Arranging Cut FlowersA wise friend once told me that if you have fresh flowers around the house, you will no longer notice the imperfections of your home. (What dust bunnies under the couch?) The loveliness of the flowers helps you focus on the beauty of nature and the happiness in your home. My friend was on to [...]
RSVP
Make Your Own “Summer List”It was several years ago when my then-6-year-old daughter Caroline was dropped off by her carpool from the very last day of kindergarten. I met her at the door, anxious to hug her and ask her about her day, when she marched past me into the kitchen. She very purposefully set her backpack down on [...]
Culinary Corner
Revisiting the Backyard BarbecueThe arrival of summer arouses many senses. From the sounds of wildlife to the brilliance of floral displays, the undeniable sensory celebration is upon us. For those with a passion for the culinary benefits of warm weather, nothing compares to the awakening aromas of the barbecue. Smoky varieties of savory meats and sweet scents of [...]
Hot Tips
HOT READS Home and Garden Tips From the BookshelfDon’t you just love those moments when life delivers an unexpected gift? It happened to me recently, via my inbox. My editor sent me an email asking: “So, Erin, how would you like to review a few books for the summer issue of Roanoke Valley HOME? You know, share a few of your favorites from [...]
Showcase Home
Historical home is host to modern funBy Patricia C Held
Celebrations seem to be a part of the history of Lochwood Hall. According to owner Tom Beach, there were costume parties, elaborate dinner parties, dances, and other fancy gatherings throughout its long and storied past. “They entertained a lot in this house. We meet people all the time who say that they [...]
The Power Of Color
LIGHTEN YOUR WORKLOAD Choose the Right Color for Your Home OfficeThe colors you choose for your walls affect your mood, how you feel about a room and your comfort level in that room. So choosing the right color for a home office presents a special challenge; it’s part of your home, yet it’s also a place where you must be productive, whether you use the [...]
Design Line
SENSATIONAL CEILINGS Design Solutions Right OverheadHave you lost your appetite to eat in your dining room? Does your powder room lack pizzazz? Is your great room so vast that it’s not so, well…great? Consider this: The solution may be just over your head—literally. You can use your ceiling to add a unique touch to your décor; after all, it is [...]
Around Town
Home and garden events in the Roanoke Valley this springGood Health Begins in These Kitchens
Virginia Amateur Sports (VAS) is helping promote wellbeing in the most important room in the house in terms of health: the kitchen. VAS, dedicated to promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, is partnering with Carter’s Cabinet Shop to host the 4th Annual VAS Kitchen Tour on April 4th from 10 [...]
