There sure is some ugly furniture out there. Fortunately, Roanoke Valley HOME teamed up with Astonish Antique Restoration of Roanoke in the Ugly Furniture Contest to bring a much-needed facelift to a piece entered by local resident Emily Jackson.
Emily submitted a photo of a circa-1948 cedar hope chest she found at the local thrift store. [...]

Don’t miss the Ugly Furniture Contest sponsored by Roanoke Valley HOME magazine and Astonish Antique Restoration!  Details in the Winter issue of Roanoke Valley HOME and below. Pick up a copy at any Kroger store or Sam’s Club or contact Janet Lampman for more information.
Submit your ugly furniture and win a chance to have it [...]

If you enjoy learning about the latest and greatest in home design and improvement projects, the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association (RRHBA) has some fun fall events on tap for you. RRHBA’s Fall Home Show, to be held September 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., [...]

Unlike Santa Claus who needs a solid roof only once a year to ensure a safe landing, homeowners depend upon their roofs every day as the first line of defense against the elements. A neglected roof can quickly become an expensive problem.
Even if you never plan to set foot on a roof, it is important [...]

It’s a good time for do-it-yourself projects. How-to information abounds—in print, online, at retailers, from friends—so that even the most novice do’ers can learn how to accomplish small, low-budget projects with a little inspiration and guidance.
With our new “I Did It Myself” department, Roanoke Valley HOME will showcase local projects that just may inspire you [...]