This spring, before you jump into your usual mulch routine, consider how a new approach might enhance your yard. For gardens small to large, mulch adds a finishing touch, and protects your plants to boot. So, with delightfully warmer, sunny days ahead, consider the many mulching options available to improve any landscape.
Mulch comes in a variety of materials [...]

If you’re like many Americans, buying your “dream house” is out of the question right now. But just because you can’t purchase a new home doesn’t mean you have to go without that extra bedroom, bathroom or custom kitchen. You just have to find the right people to help you out: lenders.
Tammie Aldridge, Assistant Vice [...]

Nothing says “Hello autumn” like the warmth of candles. With a little creativity, these flickering flames do more than simply light a room. Arranged with care, candles can create a focal point, enhance a centerpiece, or even become a conversation starter. Here, take a fresh look at one of the oldest sources of light in [...]

Don’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 [...]